An aerial search commenced at first light this morning and is to follow the flight path the aircraft was likely to have taken.
The aircraft was last heard from at 11.36am yesterday morning, via a text message. Just prior to this, Whangarei airport had been advised by the aircraft that they were 15 minutes away from landing. Weather conditions at the time were low cloud and low visibility.
The aircraft was on route from south of Kaikohe to Whangarei airport for scheduled maintenance.
A further press release will be issued later today.
For further information contact:
RCCNZ Media Line
Phone 04 499 7318
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