Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 April 1968
Aircraft Type: Bristol 170 Freighter 31E
Owner/operator: SAFE Air
Registration Number: ZK-CPU
Location: Wellington International Airport (WLG) –
ÿ New Zealand
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft structureAircraft structure
Category: Other
A Bristol aircraft sustained significant damage from a severe storm, resulting in its lifting from its restraints and subsequent landing on both wingtips. It was subsequently utilized for fire-training and scrapped.A Bristol aircraft sustained significant damage from a severe storm, resulting in its lifting from its restraints and subsequent landing on both wingtips. It was subsequently utilized for fire-training and scrapped.
Description
Damaged beyond repair by Cyclone Gisselle. The Bristol was lifted from its restraints and landed on both wingtips. The airplane was later used for fire-training and scrapped.
Primary Cause
Severe storm damageSevere storm damageShare on:
