Fatal crash of Fletcher FU-24 ZK-CTH, 23/11/70...

[angelsonefive]

G'day all,

I would like some information re. the above accident, please. If someone has a copy of the official report...

What I have so far is Fletcher FU-24 Mark 2, CTH, C/n 127, JB Leith (pilot) and IS Caldwell (loader driver) both killed, operator Farmer's Aerial Topdressing Ltd, location Burwood Station, Mavora, northeast of Te Anau. Aircraft written off.

What I would like to know is the time, the phase of the flight, (that is take off, spreading run or landing) and the nature of the flight, whether agricultural work or positioning. A summary of the Investigator's Conclusions would be good, too.

Thanks in advance.

[thomarse]

I have the report, happy to lend it to you. PM me

[angelsonefive]

Nov 1, 2018 20:44:29 GMT 12 thomarse said:

I have the report, happy to lend it to you. PM me

Thanks, I shall be in touch.

[Peter Lewis]

ZK-CTH
"23/11/1970 Missing on flight from Te Anau to Winton, Southland.
Wreckage located the following day in steep tussock
Country at Mavora Farm Settlement near Te Anau. Pilot
and passenger both killed"

Sounds like a positioning flight.

[angelsonefive]

Nov 2, 2018 9:05:15 GMT 12 Peter Lewis said:

ZK-CTH
"23/11/1970 Missing on flight from Te Anau to Winton, Southland.
Wreckage located the following day in steep tussock
Country at Mavora Farm Settlement near Te Anau. Pilot
and passenger both killed"

Sounds like a positioning flight.
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Yes, that would explain the loader driver being on the flight.
Thanks for your reply.

[airtruk]

Evening Thomarse, I just sent you a PM regarding accident reports and look forward to hearing from you.