Final None Nov 6, 2025

ZK-VAS accident at Lake Rotorua, New Zealand

De Havilland DHC3 — Loss of engine power (partial) at Lake Rotorua, New Zealand

DateNov 6, 2025
Tail numberZK-VAS
AircraftDe Havilland DHC3 · De Havilland Otter · DHC3
LocationLake Rotorua, New Zealand
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart NUSC
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseENG26WA010

Probable cause

Loss of engine power (partial) during enroute Injuries: None. N/A.

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