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Occ No. |
Accident Date |
Location |
Reg |
Aircraft |
Report Date |
| 07 May 2022 | Feilding Aerodrome, Feilding | ZK-CIG | Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee | 19 Jun 2024 | |
| 17 Jan 2022 | Mount Saint Cuthberts, near Omarama | ZK-GZP | Schempp-Hirth Discus-2b | 06 Mar 2024 | |
| 25 Oct 2021 | Benmore Station, near Omarama | ZK-ULM | Baby Great Lakes Class 1 Microlight | 28 Nov 2023 | |
| 04 Aug 2022 | McCoy Glacier, Froude Range | ZK-MGB | Cessna 182H Skylane | 14 Sep 2023 | |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Upper Waikaia Valley | ZK-COM | Cessna 172G | 21 Jul 2023 | |
| 20 Mar 2021 | Tauranga | n/a | Parachute | 05 May 2023 | |
| 21 Nov 2019 | Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury | ZK-SBK | Cessna 172 | 14 Oct 2022 | |
| 17 Aug 2020 | Ōtaki Aerodrome | ZK-NAF | Sonex | 30 Jun 2022 | |
| 23 Nov 2020 | Kaitoke airstrip, north of Upper Hutt, Wellington | ZK-JHE | Sabre 503 trike | 23 May 2022 | |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Poerua River, West Coast, New Zealand | N/A | Paramotor | 11 Mar 2022 | |
| 14 Jun 2019 | Kakatarahae Hill, Coromandel Range | ZK-LSV | Van’s Aircraft Incorporated RV-12 | 10 Mar 2022 | |
| 29 Sep 2019 | Tararua Range, 8 NM West of Eketahuna | ZK-SGO | Tecnam P2002 Sierra RG | 17 Dec 2021 | |
| 25 Jul 2020 | 4.6 NM SE of Pukaki Aerodrome, Canterbury | ZK-DKQ | Taylor Monoplane | 29 Nov 2021 | |
| 14 Jan 2020 | Mount Cheeseman, Canterbury | n/a | Paraglider | 12 Apr 2021 | |
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08 Sep 2018 |
Taringatura Hills, Southland |
ZK-TNB |
Alpi Aviation Srl Pioneer 300 |
14 Dec 2020 | |
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16 Nov 2017 |
Kaikohe, Northland |
ZK-GEL |
Pipistrel Taurus Electro G2 |
7 Dec 2020 | |
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01 Jan 2018 |
Te Kopuru, Northland |
ZK-DVS |
Van’s RV-7 |
27 Aug 2020 |
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17 Dec 2018 |
Raglan estuary |
ZK-JRX |
Van's RV-4 |
16 Jul 2020 |
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21 Nov 2017 |
Huxley Range, Central Otago |
ZK-GXG |
Schempp-Hirth Discus-2C |
30 Apr 2020 |
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25 Jun 2017 |
Near Hyde, Central Otago |
ZK-MBX |
RANS Aircraft S-19 |
10 Oct 2019 |
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15 Mar 2019 |
Parakai |
n/a |
Parachute |
15 May 2019 |
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07 Dec 2018 |
Mount Maunganui |
n/a |
Paraglider |
09 May 2019 |
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02 Apr 2017 |
1.5 NM East of Glenomaru |
ZK-TJE |
RANS S6-ES Coyote II ZK-TJE |
20 Feb 2019 |
|
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09 Apr 2017 |
Near Piopio, Waikato |
ZK-OOZ |
Montgomerie Bensen B8MR gyroplane |
18 Dec 2018 |
|
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02 Jan 2018 |
Mount Roy near Wanaka |
n/a |
Paraglider |
29 Nov 2018 |
|
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14 Oct 2018 |
Mt Isthmus near Wanaka |
n/a |
Speed Wing |
21 Nov 2018 |
|
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18 Oct 2016 |
Matamata Aerodrome |
ZK-SMF |
Titan T-51D Mustang |
04 Oct 2018 |
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12 Dec 2016 |
24 NM West of Gisborne Aerodrome |
ZK-JPU |
Pacific Aerospace Ltd 750XL |
Oct 2018 |
|
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11 Dec 2013 |
Benmore Station, Canterbury |
ZK-HWJ |
Robinson R22 Mariner |
24 Sep 2018 |
|
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18 Apr 2017 |
Port Hills Christchurch |
|
Ozone Fazer 2 Speed Wing |
Aug 2018 |
|
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11 Apr 2014 |
Haast Pass, Mount Aspiring National Park |
ZK-ING |
Hughes Tool Company H269B |
15 Aug 2018 |
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22 Apr 2017 |
Queenstown |
TC-BLO-17-38SK-1558 |
U-Turn GMBH 'Black Out' paraglider |
07 Aug 2018 |
|
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16 Mar 2015 |
Motatapu River North Branch near Wanaka |
ZK-CMV |
Cessna 185B Skywagon |
16 Jul 2018 |
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23 Jan 2015 |
2.5 NM East of Timaru Aerodrome |
ZK-SMC |
Micro Aviation Bantam B22 |
28 Mar 2018 |
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06 Feb 2016 |
Ben Ohau Range, Otago |
ZK-GZV |
Schleicher ASH 31 Mi |
01 Dec 2017 |
|
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23 Mar 2014 |
Ngaruroro River 5.5 NM West of Hastings Aerodrome |
ZK-FTP |
PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
08 Dec 2017 |
|
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01 May 2016 |
Tauranga Aerodrome |
ZK-GPE |
PZL-Swidnik PW-5 |
29 Nov 2017 |
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15 Dec 2013 |
Glade Burn, Southland |
ZK-HNA |
Hughes 369E |
05 Sep 2016 |
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*Includes Erratum added 25 Oct 2017 (page 21) |
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13 Mar 2015 |
French Pass, Marlborough Sounds |
ZK-IWL |
Robinson R44 Raven II |
03 Oct 2017 |
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20 Mar 2014 |
Wharerata Forest, Gisborne |
ZK-HQP |
MD Helicopters INC 500N |
20 Sep 2017 |
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28 Oct 2014 |
7 NM of Wanganui |
ZK-ITJ |
McDonald Douglas Helicopter Company 369E |
12 Jul 2016 |
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30 Mar 2013 |
31 km South-West of Raglan - Tasman Sea |
N254F |
Beechcraft Baron G58 |
22 Jun 2016 |
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19 Jan 2014 |
Springfield, Canterbury |
ZK-FMT |
Piper PA28-236 Dakota |
07 Aug 2015 |
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* Includes Erratum added 17 May 2021 (pages 1-3) |
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30 Jan 2013 |
Carters Beach, Westport |
ZK-MLF |
Micro Aviation Bantam B22S |
29 Aug 2014 |
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19 Jan 2014 |
Drury, Auckland |
ZK-GDF |
Schleicher ASW 20-L |
14 Aug 2014 |
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03 Oct 2011 |
155 NM southwest of Tokelau |
ZK-HLL |
Robinson R44 Raven |
04 Jul 2014 |
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21 May 2012 |
Lake Sumner, North Canterbury |
ZK-HXZ |
Hughes 369D |
26 Mar 2014 |
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Related report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB): An overview of spatial disorientation as a factor in aviation accidents and incidents(external link) Addendum to Aircraft Accident Report: ZK-HXZ Addendum - 30 Oct 2015 |
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08 Nov 2012 |
Cardrona Valley Wanaka |
ZK-HCG |
Robinson R22 Beta |
24 Jan 2014 |
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08 Dec 2012 |
Waikite Valley, Rotorua |
ZK-EMX |
NZ Aerospace FU24A-954 |
24 Jan 2014 |
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30 Nov 2011 |
Karikari Moana, Karikari Peninsula, Northland |
ZK-IMB |
Eurocopter AS350BA |
24 Sep 2013 |
|
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17 Feb 2012 |
Treble Cone Ski Area, Wanaka |
N/A |
Swing Spitfire 11 Speedwing |
22 Jul 2013 |
|
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30 Mar 2013 |
- Interim Report |
N254F |
|
28 Jun 2013 |
|
|
14 May 2011 |
7.5Km Northwest of Kaitaia |
ZK-RAW |
Aeroflight Dominator (Gyroplane) |
10 Apr 2013 |
|
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15 Nov 2009 |
Stratford, Taranaki |
ZK-MAD |
Aerotek Incorporated S-2B |
22 Feb 2013 |
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23 Jan 2012 |
Timona Park, Feilding |
ZK-YTW |
Aerostar YAK-52TW |
16 Jan 2013 |
|
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18 Jan 2012 |
Omarama |
ZK-GST |
Societe Siren PIK-30 |
11 Jan 2013 |
|
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27 Feb 2011 |
Paekakariki Hill, Wellington |
|
Schutte Sails Kea 146 Hang Glider |
19 Dec 2012 |
|
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01 Apr 2012 |
South Head, Helensville |
ZK-JFN |
Zenair Zodiac 601UL |
25 Oct 2012 |
|
|
12 Nov 2009 |
Normanby, South Taranaki |
ZK-RAZ |
Helithruster (Gyrocopter) |
27 Sep 2012 |
|
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20 Mar 2011 |
Orewa Beach |
ZK-JPE |
G.Pereira GP4 |
18 Sep 2012 |
|
|
21 Jul 2009 |
40 km West of Te Kuiti |
ZK-NPI |
Reims Aviation Cessna F152 |
02 Mar 2012 |
|
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15 Mar 2009 |
Near Inangahua Junction |
ZK-SKA |
Sky Arrow 450T |
30 Aug 2012 |
|
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17 Oct 2011 |
1 NM south of Arrowtown |
ZK-JFI |
Cessna 172N |
30 Aug 2012 |
|
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27 Sep 2010 |
Tauranga Aerodrome |
ZK-MDM |
Solo Wings Windlass Aquilla |
31 Jul 2012 |
|
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6 Apr 2011 |
Mistake Creek |
ZK-IXR |
Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Plus |
15 Jun 2012 |
|
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09 Apr 2011 |
Mt Duppa, Nelson |
ZK-SML |
Dyn'Aero MCR-01 Club Microlight |
18 Jul 2012 |
|
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18 Dec 2009 |
14 Km South of Blenheim |
ZK-GLN |
Schempp-Hirth Mini Nimbus HS 7 Glider |
26 Apr 2012 |
|
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09 Feb 2009 |
Gibbs Hill, Abel Tasman National Park |
ZK-DGZ |
Airborne Windsports Edge XT-912 |
10 Apr 2012 |
|
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14 Oct 2010 |
Bluff Harbour |
ZK-HIP |
Robinson R22 Beta |
28 Feb 2012 |
|
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02 Oct 2011 |
155 NM southwest of Tokelau - Preliminary Report |
ZK-HLL |
Robinson R44 Raven Helicopter |
10 Nov 2011 |
|
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17 Oct 2011 |
- Preliminary Report |
ZK-JFI |
|
08 Nov 2011 |
|
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05 Mar 2006 |
22 NM North West of Wanaka |
ZK-HLC |
Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II |
05 Jul 2011 |
|
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02 Dec 2006 |
Mitcham Road, Ashburton |
ZK-BAR |
DH 82A Tiger Moth |
23 May 2011 |
|
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20 Mar 2011 |
Sea near Orewa - Preliminary Report |
ZK-JPE |
G Pereira GP-4 amateur built fixed wing aircraft |
18 Apr 2011 |
|
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28 Oct 2009 |
Nikau Road, Bombay Hills, South Auckland |
ZK-GVP |
Schempp-Hirth Gmbh |
14 Mar 2011 |
|
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14 Dec 2008 |
Tarata, near Inglewood |
ZK-LTC |
Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 |
16 Feb 2011 |
|
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12 Mar 2010 |
Collision With Vehicle, Marsden Point |
ZK-SKT |
Cessna U206G |
11 Jan 2011 |
|
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10 Mar 2009 |
Queenstown |
|
North Wing T2 Tandem Hang Glider |
14 Dec 2010 |
|
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20 Mar 2008 |
Riversdale, Southland |
ZK-WYN |
Airborne Outback |
19 Jul 2010 |
|
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26 Apr 2008 |
Whenuapai Military Aerodrome |
ZK-WMT |
Amateur-built Thorp Model S-18W |
27 May 2010 |
|
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11 Feb 2008 |
Waharoa |
ZK-GJO |
WSK PZL-SWIDNIK |
07 Apr 2010 |
|
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04 Nov 2005 |
6 NM south-west of Raglan |
ZK-HTF |
Eurocopter EC120B |
19 Mar 2010 |
|
|
21 Jul 2009 |
40 Km West of Te Kuiti - Preliminary Report |
ZK-NPI |
Reims Aviation Cessna F152 |
30 Nov 2009 |
|
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25 May 2008 |
Wairoa Aerodrome |
ZK-ZXL |
Zenith CH601-XL |
19 Nov 2009 |
|
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16 Jan 2008 |
Near Cass Saddle, Canterbury |
ZK-LJB |
Piper PA28-181 |
10 Jun 2009 |
|
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21 Dec 2007 |
Turret Peaks, Near Makarora |
D-2929 |
Alexander Schleicher Flugzeugbau 29001 |
21 Oct 2008 |
|
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22 Nov 2005 |
5 Km West of Whangarei (Pukenui Forest) |
ZK-DZG |
NZ Aerospace FU24-950 |
26 Nov 2008 |
|
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25 Nov 2006 |
Mouth of the Kaipara Harbour, Near Poutu Point |
ZK-DYY |
Amateur-built Smyth Model S Sidewinder |
08 May 2008 |
|
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15 Nov 2006 |
Mount Prospect, Central Otago |
G-OJTA |
Powered Sailplane Stemme S10-V |
08 May 2008 |
|
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31 Mar 2006 |
9 Km South-West of Kaitaia |
ZK-EGP |
NZ Aerospace FU24-950 |
02 Oct 2007 |
|
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10 Jan 2004 |
10 Km North East of Taupo |
ZK-HXT |
Robinson R22 Beta |
14 May 2007 |
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16 Jan 2005 |
Lake Taupo |
ZK-SWT |
Seawind 3000C |
26 Apr 2007 |
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16 May 2004 |
Te Puke |
ZK-HDL |
Hughes 269C Helicopter |
19 Apr 2007 |
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19 Dec 2003 |
10 NM South-West of Te Kuiti |
ZK-BXZ |
Fletcher FU24-950M |
08 Feb 2007 |
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09 Feb 2006 |
4.4 Km North of Shannon |
ZK-MBD, ZK-MBL |
Two Piper PA-28-161 |
27 Nov 2006 |
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26 Aug 2005 |
Murchison |
ZK-HVN |
Robinson R22 |
12 Sep 2006 |
|
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26 Dec 2003 |
341 NM WSW of San Francisco |
ZK-UAC |
Pacific Aerospace Corporation 750XL |
31 Aug 2006 |
|
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07 Aug 2005 |
Waipara River |
ZK-FGS |
Cessna 182R |
21 Jul 2006 |
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17 Dec 2003 |
Manawaru |
ZK-GRE |
Alexander Schleicher GmbH and Co |
09 May 2006 |
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12 Jan 2005 |
11 NM South West Of Omarama |
ZK-GIX |
Rolladen Schneider LS1-F |
21 Mar 2006 |
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19 Mar 2004 |
Firth Of Thames, Near Kaiaua Township |
ZK-FGA |
Potez Air Fouga CM 170 Magister |
02 Feb 2006 |
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23 Oct 2004 |
Omihi Station, North Canterbury |
ZK-CSM |
Cessna A188 |
16 Jan 2006 |
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05 Dec 2003 |
2 km East of Lake Luna, Otago ZK-DWT OAAI Accident Report No. 81-077, 19 Sep 1981 |
ZK-EOA |
Cessna 172N Skyhawk |
20 Sep 2005 |
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18 Oct 2003 |
Taumarunui Aerodrome ZK-DHA Article on Spinning (Tiger Moth Club of NZ Inc.) |
ZK-DHA |
De Havilland DH82A |
29 Aug 2005 |
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06 Sep 2003 |
Kai Iwi, near Wanganui |
ZK-MJD |
Cessna T188C AG Husky |
05 Jul |
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02 Jul 2003 |
Tauranga Aerodrome |
ZK-SHG |
Piper PA18-150 Super Cub |
28 Apr 2005 |
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03 Jan 2003 |
Paparangi Station |
ZK-IUE |
BEll 204 (UH-1E) |
05 Jan 2005 |
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10 May 2003 |
Foxpine Aerodrome |
ZK-JML |
Kolb Twinstar Mark 11 |
06 Jan 2005 |
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25 Dec 2002 |
3.5 km South-West of Thames Aerodrome |
ZK-SPK |
Micro Aviation Bantam B22J |
08 Dec 2004 |
|
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21 Oct 2003 |
Ararimu South Auckland |
ZK-JET |
Steen Skybolt |
08 Nov 2004 |
|
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28 Dec 2002 |
Off Matakana Island |
ZK-JLP |
Zenair Zenith CH-200 |
23 Aug 2004 |
|
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17 Jun 2003 |
Loburn |
ZK-CMC |
Rans Coyote S6ES |
23 Jun 2004 |
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4 Apr 2003 |
5km North-East of Douglas, Taranaki |
ZK-LTF |
FU24-101 Falcon |
22 Jun 2004 |
|
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24 Jul 2002 |
At Orongo, near Thames |
ZK-EOE |
NZ Aerospace FU24-950M |
06 May 2004 |
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17 Jan 2003 |
Masterton |
ZK-HUL |
Robinson R22 Beta |
03 Feb 2004 |
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8 Jun 2003 |
25km south-west of Woodbourne |
ZK-CSR |
Rand KR-2 |
14 Jan 2004 |
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16 Aug 2002 |
Near Dannevirke |
ZK-HFW |
Hughes 269C Helicopter |
08 Jul 2003 |
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31 Jan 2003 |
Raumati South, Paraparaumu |
ZK-USA |
Piper Tomahawk PA-38-112 |
03 Sep 2003 |
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23 Dec 2001 |
Paiaka, Northland |
ZK-MAT |
NZ Aerospace FU24-950 |
04 Jun 2003 |
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14 Jun 2001 |
25 km West of Gisborne |
ZK-TMO |
Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 |
06 Mar 2003 |
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30 Jun 2002 |
Lindis Valley |
ZK-APO |
Auster J1B |
13 Feb 2003 |
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22 Jan 2002 |
Near Omarama |
ZK-GVW |
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau ASW20 |
12 Nov 2002 |
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19 Apr 2002 |
12km south-east of Masterton |
ZK-EGO |
NZ Aerospace FU24-950 |
05 Nov 2002 |
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14 Jan 2002 |
Balfour Range, Near Fox Glacier |
ZK-HEZ |
Robinson R22 Beta |
14 Aug 2002 |
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1 Apr 2001 |
Near Havelock North |
ZK-JCU |
Airborne Windsports Edge 582 |
09 Sep 2002 |
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12 Feb 2001 |
15km south-west of Motueka |
ZK-HVK |
Westland Wessex HC MK 5C |
06 Jun 2002 |
|
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7 Aug 2001 |
Near Hamilton |
ZK-JME |
Micro Aviation Bantam B22J |
01 May 2002 |
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15 Jan 2001 |
Mt Victoria, Wellington |
ZK-HVY |
Bell 204 (UH-1F) |
08 Jan 2002 |
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15 Dec 2000 |
Near Wanaka Airfield |
ZK-PTO |
Pitts S2A |
17 Sep 2001 |
|
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6 May 2000 |
Near Mokau |
ZK-RAG |
Rotary Airforce 2000 GTX SE |
22 June 2001 |
|
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24 Apr 2000 |
Lindis Pass |
ZK-JBJ |
Cessna U206F |
12 Jul 2001 |
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29 Aug 2000 |
15.5 km northeast of Wanganui Airport |
ZK-HSC |
Sikorsky S-55B |
09 Mar 2001 |
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10 Feb 2000 |
Tapora, Northland |
ZK-HKV |
Aerospatiale AS350 D |
16 Jan 2001 |
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25 Dec 1999 |
Te Wera, Taranaki |
ZK-FGF |
Cessna R172K |
11 Dec 2000 |
|
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01 May 2000 |
Kaitaia |
ZK-DDP |
AESL Airtourer 115 |
18 Oct 2000 |
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07 Oct 1999 |
Huiroa, Taranaki |
ZK-HYF |
Bell 206B |
15 Sep 2000 |
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21 Nov 1999 |
5 km east of Amberley |
ZK-DUU |
Piper PA-28-140 |
02 Jan 2000 |
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29 Sep 1999 |
35 km east-southeast of Opotiki |
ZK-HPN |
Robinson R22 Beta |
20 Dec 1999 |
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14 Mar 1999 |
3 km northwest of Stratford |
ZK-FNO |
Micro Aviation Bantam B22 |
20 Dec 1999 |
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11 May 1999 |
18 km southwest of Taumarunui |
ZK-DIS |
Piper PA-28-180 |
17 Dec 1999 |
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06 Feb 1999 |
Northern Hauraki Gulf |
ZK-RNA |
Aviamilano Falco F8L |
15 Nov 1999 |
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28 Feb 1999 |
Near Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
ZK-JGW |
KOLB Twinstar Mark 2 |
12 Nov 1999 |
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10 Jun 1999 |
4 km south of Featherson |
ZK-FRU |
KOLB Twinstar Mark 2 |
26 Oct 1999 |
|
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20 Dec 1998 |
Karekare Beach |
ZK-BTX |
Piper PA-18-90 |
13 Oct 1999 |
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28 Aug 1998 |
7NM north-east of Rotorua Aerodrome |
ZK-FQN |
Rutan Aircraft Factory Variviggen |
13 Apr 1999 |
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02 Nov 1998 |
Urewera National Park |
ZK-HQZ |
Hughes 269C |
08 Apr 1999 |
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18 Oct 1998 |
Near Blenheim |
ZK-GDV |
Slingsby T-51 |
08 Apr 1999 |
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04 Jan 1999 |
Maramarua |
ZK-GTR |
Schempp-Hirth Ventus |
07 Apr 1999 |
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05 May 1998 |
7 km northeast of Waikanae |
ZK-HPG |
Schweizer Hughes 269C |
18 Jul 1998 |
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11 Feb 1998 |
Near Takaka |
ZK-CXD |
Cessna 172I Skyhawk |
06 Jul 1998 |
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10 Jan 1998 |
Ngongotaha |
ZK-HHS |
Hughes 269C |
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