Diamond Star DA40 PK-VVL

[Peter Lewis]

An unusual sight at Whenuapai today:



According to  the Aviation Safety Network, this DA40 suffered substantial damage in a forced landing at Cipatat, Padalarang, West Java on 28Oct2008 while with Susi Air.

Anyone know why it has suddenly popped up in NZ?

[FlyingKiwi]

It's been in the Hawker Pacific hangar (now Warbirds) at Ardmore for a few years. Not sure why they had it but I'm guessing either for rebuild or parts?

[ul450]

Good wee read up here:
www.liquisearch.com/susi_air/incidents_and_accidents

[Toby]

I don't know if this will help, but about 5-6 weeks ago it was behind the No.6 Squadron hangar (at Whenuapai) on the back of a truck. But about 3 weeks ago it moved and I haven't seen it since. P.s I don't know if that helped but I though I would share the info anyway.