Unlicensed pilot fined for crashing uncertified rebuilt aircraft near Marton

Friday 25 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 11:41am

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A man has been fined $14,475 after crashing an amateur-built Jodel D.11 near Marton in 2024. The court found he was flying without a pilot licence and operating an aircraft that lacked a certificate of airworthiness.

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1. StuffFri 25 Jul 2025, 9:31am

   Crashed aircraft was a rebuilt wreck from a previous crash, and flown by unlicensed pilot (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 25 Jul 2025, 10:25am

   Unlicensed pilot sentenced for 'reckless choices' after crash (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 25 Jul 2025, 11:41am

   Man fined after crashing unsafe plane that didn't have a licence (opens in new tab)

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