Wirestrike Accident Micro Aviation B22J Bantam ZK-JME,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 46274
 
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Date:Tuesday 7 August 2001
Time:11:20
Type:Silhouette image of generic bant model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Micro Aviation B22J Bantam
Owner/operator:
Registration: ZK-JME
MSN: 01-0179
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Korumatua, Waikato -   New Zealand
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: CAA NZ
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The microlight was on a local flight to the south of Te Kowhai. In the vicinity of Korumatua, it descended and clipped a roadside power line with its vertical fin. The microlight crossed the road, collided with a fence at the front of a house, and strucka tree with its right wing before coming to rest close to the house.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: CAA NZ
Report number: 
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

1. CAA NZ accident report 01/2660
2. www.aviation.govt.nz/assets/publications/fatal-accident-reports/ZK-JME_Fatal_07Aug2001.pdf

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
04-Nov-2008 10:35 ASN archive Added
15-Feb-2022 05:25 Ron Averes Updated [Cn, Location, Source]
15-Feb-2022 05:26 Ron Averes Updated [Source]

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