Crash of a Cessna 402 in New Zealand: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 4, 1985 at 1223 LT
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-EHT
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Nelson - Wellington
MSN:
402B-0340
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While cruising in good weather conditions on a flight from Nelson to Wellington, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the twin engine airplane struck power cables and crashed in the Tory Channel. A passenger was rescued while eight other occupants were killed.
