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ZK-NAF down in NZ, fatal

PostPosted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:17 pm
by GordonTurner
Very sad to see this, don’t know the details yet.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=240114

Re: ZK-NAF down in NZ, fatal

PostPosted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:24 pm
by WaiexN143NM
hi all,
sad to see this. looks like good weather at a grass strip. rear of aircraft is intact. maybe peter anson can fill us in.
rip nigel.


WaiexN143NM
Michael

Re: ZK-NAF down in NZ, fatal

PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:08 am
by WaiexN143NM
Hi all,
Update on nigel’s crash. The propeller is missing. local media put out the alert to residents to look for the prop.
another picture shows the aircraft midfield perpendicular and next to the grass strip.
Check your prop bolts for proper torque.
RIP nigel.


WaiexN143NM
Michael.

Re: ZK-NAF down in NZ, fatal

PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:02 pm
by WaiexN143NM
hi all,
update on nigel’s crash. was a jabiru2200. locals still looking for the missing prop.
next time your cowling off , check your prop bolts for torque.

fly safe

WaiexN143NM
Michael