Incident Avro 504K E4237,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 348026
 
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Date:Tuesday 26 February 1924
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic A504 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Avro 504K
Owner/operator:NZPAF
Registration: E4237
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Wigram AFB, Canterbury -   New Zealand
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
IGA. During annual refresher training camp, a misjudged landing resulted in the right wing hitting the ground, spinning the aircraft around. Pilot uninjured. Under carriage wrecked, and other damage resulted in aircraft being written off.

Sources:

1. AHSNZ, 1983, Journal, Vol 26 No 2.
2. http://adf-serials.com.au/nz-serials/nzavro504.htm
3. Stratford Evening Post, 28 February 1924

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
17-Nov-2023 07:00 Ron Averes Added

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