Lookout! – Issue 15
21 December 2009
Guidance notice – Issue 17:
Long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) equipment testing
21 December 2009
25 November 2006
A light plane which crashed into Kaipara Harbour shortly after taking off from Kaipara Beach this morning has been recovered, says Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ).
The aircraft crashed and landed upside down in the water about 70 - 100m off shore. The aircraft's canopy was crushed and a wing was torn off.
Emergency services including Westpac helicopter, police, fire and ambulance were called to the scene at about 9am. A Coastguard vessel was also dispatched to assist.
Shortly after 2pm, emergency services were able to recover the aircraft. RCCNZ is not able to confirm the identify of the occupants at this stage.
All media enquiries should now be directed to Police on 0800 780 101.
Civil Aviation Authority are investigating.
Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator Dave Wilson confirmed the two people on board did not survive the crash.
For further information contact:
RCCNZ Media Line
Phone 04 499 7318