Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I off New Plymouth
Date & Time:
Sep 28, 1942
Registration:
NZ401
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
New Plymouth - New Plymouth
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from New Plymouth Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea. While all four occupants were rescued, the aircraft was lost.