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| Date: | Sunday 10 March 2024 |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Type: |  Micro Aviation B22 Bantam |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 2km N Ashley River -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot had practised a beach landing about 2km north of the Ashley River mouth. At about 40 feet AGL on take-off, an onshore wind gust lifted the right wing and turned the aircraft left over the sand dunes. It then lost speed and started to descend. Th e pilot managed to get the wings level before it crashed into the sand dunes. He was not injured and no emergency services were called. He described the aircraft as a write-off.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 24/1924
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2025 18:14 | ASN | Added |
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