Helicopter Crash : Kaituna Valley, Banks Peninsula

At around 8 am today police were notified of a helicopter crash in the Kaituna Valley area of Mt Herbert, Banks Peninsula. The pilot, and sole occupant, was trapped in the wreckage.

Emergency services rushed into the area. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was used to locate the wreckage on a ridge near a track amongst trees.

The Westpac Helicopter team rescued the pilot and transported him to Christchurch Hospital. The pilot is reported to have moderate injuries.

The helicopter was reported to be a Robinson R22