On Wednesday 1 November 1995, Fletcher FU24 ZK-EUG collided with the terrain during topdressing operations on Rongoio Station, 18 nm north of Wairoa. An intense fire ensued and the pilot lost his life in the accident. In-flight incapacitation of the pilot was identified as the probable cause. [As a result of the investigation of this and a previous similar accident (see Report 95-010) ] a safety recommendation pertaining to medical advice was made to the Aviation Industry Association.
