Tag: helicopter_crash
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Eyrewell Man Identified in Fatal Canterbury Helicopter Crash
Police have named Karl James West, 47, of Eyrewell, as the victim of a fatal helicopter crash near Eyrewell, Canterbury, on September 8. His family requests privacy, while the Civil Aviation Authority investigates the cause.
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Pilot Dies in Fatal Canterbury Helicopter Crash
A pilot died in a fatal helicopter crash near a Waimakariri aerodrome in Canterbury on Tuesday evening. Police are investigating the incident, with the Civil Aviation Authority also notified to assist with the examination.
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Two Dead in Mt Aspiring National Park Helicopter Crash
A chartered helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park has claimed two lives. The sole occupants were on a hunting trip, while three others from their group were safely located on the ground, police reported.
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Two Dead in Mt Aspiring National Park Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park has resulted in two fatalities. Police are now on scene after Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre handed over the response, with more details expected to be released soon.
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