Accident & Incidents 13 Oct 03 (4 of 41)

Convair 580 of
Airfreight New Zealand lost with 2 fatalities 03 Oct 03 (2130L)
A/c disappeared off radar whilst flying at FL170 from Christchurch to Palmerston North in heavy weather
Suspect lost flt insts due lightning strike - followed by a break-up in a classic high-speed graveyard spiral.