Bantam B22 ZK-FCW, loss of control in moderate turbulence and descended in a spin into the trees, Matakana Island, 19 December 1993
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
93-022
A Bantam B22 microlight aircraft ZK-FWC lost control over Matakana Island on 19 December 1993. The safety issue identified was the risk of flying a limit manoeuvre in a microlight aircraft in moderate turbulence.
Location
Matakana Island (-37.483168,176.000118) [may be approximate]