Accident Vickers Vincent NZ357,
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Date:Wednesday 2 April 1941
Time:
Type:Vickers Vincent
Owner/operator:2 Sqn RNZAF
Registration: NZ357
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Pelorus River, Richmond Range -   New Zealand
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Nelson
Narrative:
Engine failure. Crashed during a forced landing in the Richmond Range, at the head of the Pelorus River.
Pilot Officer Vernon Raymond and AC1 James Murphey died as a result of the accident. R.I.P.
The two other POB were both injured.

Sources:

1. http://www.adf-serials.com.au/nz-serials/nzvincent.htm
2. NZ Archives

Images:


Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
27-May-2009 01:05 angels one five Added
29-May-2009 23:50 XLerate Updated
07-Oct-2009 16:11 angels one five Updated
17-Jan-2012 11:39 Nepa Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Nature, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]
17-Jan-2012 11:45 Anon. Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Nature, Source, Narrative]
19-Sep-2013 06:01 angels one five Updated [Operator, Location, Source, Narrative]
01-Feb-2017 07:14 Anon. Updated [Photo, ]
14-Nov-2018 14:57 Nepa Updated [Operator, Operator]
15-Feb-2022 15:24 Ron Averes Updated [Location]
19-Nov-2023 07:04 Ron Averes Updated [Operator, Phase, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]

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