1960 Canberra NZ6101 forced landing at Harewood. This photo was taken the day after, 2 Nov 1960.
RNZAF English Electric Canberra B(I)12 NZ6101
The aircraft was practicing single-engined approaches and they were tricky to fly at low level on one engine. The aircraft in this instance lost height and belly-landed, causing damage to the wing spar and other areas so it was written off.
rnzaf.proboards.com/thread/10511
The aircraft was Bought On Charge with 14 Squadron in late 1959.
NZ6101 was initially a B(I)8 converted to a B(I)12 with an autopilot and extra navigation equipment.
Crashed near Christchurch Airport 1 November 1960 after power loss on final approach.
Crew unhurt, but aircraft written off.
The wreckage was removed to Wigram and broken up with some parts later going to Woodbourne.
www.adf-serials.com.au/nz-serials/nzcanberra.htm
Photo: Reece Notton Collection
1960 Canberra NZ6101 forced landing at Harewood. This photo was taken the day after, 2 Nov 1960.
RNZAF English Electric Canberra B(I)12 NZ6101
The aircraft was practicing single-engined approaches and they were tricky to fly at low level on one engine. The aircraft in this instance lost height and belly-landed, causing damage to the wing spar and other areas so it was written off.
rnzaf.proboards.com/thread/10511
The aircraft was Bought On Charge with 14 Squadron in late 1959.
NZ6101 was initially a B(I)8 converted to a B(I)12 with an autopilot and extra navigation equipment.
Crashed near Christchurch Airport 1 November 1960 after power loss on final approach.
Crew unhurt, but aircraft written off.
The wreckage was removed to Wigram and broken up with some parts later going to Woodbourne.
www.adf-serials.com.au/nz-serials/nzcanberra.htm
Photo: Reece Notton Collection