Monday 26 January 2015

The loss of Bantam ZK-SMC.

It is my sad duty to report the loss of the Micro Aviation B22 Bantam ZK-SMC (c/n 0129) in a fatal accident near Timaru Airport on Friday the 23th.
Two well known and respected aviation personalities were lost in this accident.
I first met Jack Mehlhopt in the mid 60's when I was chasing hours.
I guess there will be no more jovial Sunday afternoon teas in the old hangar !
Randel Tikitiki was a more recent convert to the microlight scene.
A very sad day for NZ aviation.

1 comment:

  1. Sad news, condolences to the respective families .

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