ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268442
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| Date: | Sunday 10 February 1946 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  De Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth |
| Owner/operator: | 42 Sqn RNZAF |
| Registration: | NZ826 |
| MSN: | DHNZ76 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Tauhara Airfield, Taupo -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Tauhara | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
During the Taupo fires of 7 February to 5 March 1946.
While carrying out forest fire patrols, NZ826 nosed over while landing in gusty conditions. Initial damage limited to undercarriage, but after returning to Rotorua, damage was found in the wings. Aircraft sent back to Wellington for repairs. DBF in Wellington, 25.09.46.
Sources:
1. AHSNZ, 1982, Journal, Vol 25 No 2.
2. NZ Rural Fire History
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 25 September 1946 | NZ826 | GP Flt RNZAF | 0 | Rongotai, Wellington 1 | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Oct-2021 22:33 | Ron Averes | Added |
| 23-Jul-2023 06:17 | Ron Averes | Updated |
| 27-Nov-2023 06:54 | Ron Averes | Updated [Total occupants] |
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