Background
Mitchell, David Keith was born on September 3, 1943 in Damaru, New Zealand. Son of James Henry and Isla Margaret Mitchell.
Mitchell, David Keith was born on September 3, 1943 in Damaru, New Zealand. Son of James Henry and Isla Margaret Mitchell.
Graduated from the high school, Oamaru.
Worked on, family farm, Oamaru, 1960-1966; aircraft engineer, Aerotech, Timaru, New Zealand, 1966-1970; aircraft engineer, Whirl Wide Helicopters, Timaru, since 1970; chief engineer, The Helicopter Line Ltd., Timaru, 1974; general manager aviation, The Helicopter Line Ltd., Timaru, 1987. Assessor Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Wellington, New Zealand, 1990-1993. Deputy chairman Civil Aviation Authority, Wellington, since 1992.
Member Aviation Industry Association (chairman Engineering 1985-1986, deputy chairman 1988-1994), Pleasant Point Golf Club, Timaru North Rotary Club, Highfield Cricket Team.
Married Heather Margaret McLeod, May 12, 1965. 1 child, Sonya Margaret.