1963 Brynderwyn bus accident
| 1963 Brynderwyn bus accident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 7 February 1963 13:00 |
| Location | Pilbrow Hill, Brynderwyn Range |
| Coordinates | 36°04′45.7″S 174°25′34.1″E / 36.079361°S 174.426139°E |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Owner | Waikato Services Ltd. |
| Cause | Brake failure |
| Statistics | |
| Passengers | 35 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Deaths | 15 |
| Injured | 21 |
The 1963 Brynderwyn bus accident occurred on the day after Waitangi Day, 7 February 1963, when a bus rolled down a slope in the Brynderwyn Range, killing 15 people. To date, it is the deadliest road accident in New Zealand history.