PIPER PA-32S-300
Queenstown, New Zealand, August 5, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 5, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Queenstown, New Zealand |
| Country | NZ |
| Coordinates | -45.28333, 169.74973 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR14WA331 |
| Event ID | 20140807X13117 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32S-300 |
| Registration # | ZK-DOJ |
| Owner | Glenorchy Air Services & Tourist Compan |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On August 5, 2014, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA 32S-300, ZK-DOJ, collided with remote terrain under unknown circumstances near the Poolburn Reservoir, Queenstown, New Zealand. The airplane was registered to Glenorchy Air Services & Tourist Company Limited and operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was fatally injured and the two passengers were seriously injured.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of New Zealand. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of New Zealand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
P.O. Box 3555
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Tel: (64) 4-560-9400
Fax: (64) 4-569-2024
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.