22 Oct 2023

Investigation begins into fatal Blenheim plane crash

2:08 pm on 22 October 2023
Omaka Airfield

The aircraft crashed at the Omaka Aerodrome in Blenheim. Photo: Google Maps

Two air accident investigators are at the site of a fatal light plane crash in Marlborough.

The aircraft went down at the Omaka Aerodrome in Blenheim yesterday afternoon, killing the pilot, who was the only person on board.

The Civil Aviation Authority was investigating the incident and two accident investigators were meeting with the emergency responders who were the first at the scene.

They also planned to interview anyone who witnessed the crash.