Beechcraft 95-A55 Baron ZK-SUN, collided with terrain at night, 10 nm north of Napier Airport, 16 May 1989
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
89-053
The aircraft was flying from Hamilton to Napier at night in instrument meteorological conditions, and had commenced an instrument approach procedure for Napier. The aircraft collided with a hill. The pilot and two passengers received fatal injuries in the accident.
Location
10 nm north of Napier Airport