Aircraft Photo of ZK-ELY | Cessna 185A Skywagon | AirHistory.net #673426
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:ZK-ELY
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 185 Skywagon
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 185 Skywagon (U-17)
Aircraft Version:Cessna 185A Skywagon
C/n (msn):185-0239
Location
City / Airport:TaupoMap
Country:New Zealand
Airport Codes:ICAO: NZAP   IATA: TUO   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:3 June 1979
Photo from:AustAirData Collection
Photo ID: 673426
Photo Comment

Crashed at Rotorua on August 30, 1981. A skydiver's reserve chute became caught on the tail causing the tail to break away. The pilot and observer parachuted to safety. However the skydiver's main chute failed to open fully and he died of his injuries. Bob Kerr photo

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