One Dead After Helicopter Crash in North Canterbury

Pilot killed in homemade helicopter crash named

Police have named the man who died after a homemade helicopter crashed in North Canterbury yesterday.

One dead after helicopter crash in North Canterbury

The pilot was alone when the crash happened near Eyrewell about 5.20pm.

‘Loud bang’: Pilot dies after homemade helicopter crashes in North Canterbury

A helicopter pilot has died after crashing near a Waimakariri aerodrome yesterday evening. Emergency crews were seen scouring a rural North Canterbury...

Emergency services called to Canterbury helicopter crash

Emergency services have been called to a helicopter crash in Canterbury on Tuesday evening.

Fatal helicopter crash, Canterbury

Police attended a fatal light aircraft crash near a Waimakariri aerodrome about 5.20pm on Tuesday 8 September. “The pilot of the helicopter, the sole occupant, died at the scene, near Eyrewell. Police are supporting the deceased’s family and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing”, said Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend. “The scene […]