Crash of the “Kahu”, 28 April 1948 (Event)

SummaryOn 19 April 1948, the National Airways Corporation Lockheed 10A Electra ZK-AGJ, "Kahu", was forced down on the shores of Tauranga Harbour while approaching Tauranga Aerodrome. The aircraft, carrying ten passengers on a scheduled flight from Auckland to Gisborne, encountered a down-draught on approach, struck the water, and came to rest on the beach. No injuries were reported. The aircraft was later towed from the beach to the aerodrome but was subsequently written off and reduced to spares. The incident was reported in The Weekly News (28 April 1948).Date of Event28 April 1948

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NAC Electra Kahu engine

NAC Electra Kahu

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Note on the Kahu, 1948

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 03-106

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Crash of the “Kahu”, 28 April 1948 (Event)