Bantam B22 ZK-JAS, failed to outclimb terrain, near Rotorua, 12 December 1993
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
93-021
Bantam B22 microlight aircraft ZK-JAS underwent an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground near the Rotorua Microlight Club airstrip at Mead Road, near Rotorua, on 12 December 1993. Safety issues included the hazard of reduced performance due to excess load, high density altitude, and sink encountered after take-off, and potential for stall onset during a turn at low airspeed.
Location
near Rotorua (-38.223929,176.355940) [may be approximate]