Aircraft Photo of ZK-APO | Auster J-1B Aiglet | AirHistory.net #574377
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:ZK-APO
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-1
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-1 Autocrat/Alpha/Aiglet/Workmaster
Aircraft Version:Auster J-1B Aiglet
C/n (msn):2212
Location
City / Airport:Timaru - Richard PearseMap
Country:New Zealand
Airport Codes:ICAO: NZTU   IATA: TIU   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:4 August 1972
Photo from:AustAirData Collection
Photo ID: 574377
Photo Comment

Crashed at Dunstan Range on June 30, 2002 killed the two onboard. ZK-APO was on a cross-country flight but it was two days before it was reported missing. The inquiry found it had run out of fuel in poor weather conditions and over terrain that left no options for a safe landing. Bob Kerr photo.

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