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| Date: | Tuesday 11 February 2003 |
| Time: | 12:30 |
| Type: |  Zenair Zodiac CH 601 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-JFN |
| MSN: | 6-2262 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mesopotamia Station -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot was caught out by a sudden turbulent gust while landing, which caused the aircraft to drift sideways and bend its landing gear. Despite this, the pilot still managed to steer the aircraft clear of a fence. Damage was limited to the landing gear, the propeller, and minor skin damage to the wing.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 03/353
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 1 April 2012 | ZK-JFN | Private | 2 | South Head, Auckland | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2025 18:28 | ASN | Added |
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