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Post by Ykato on Apr 25, 2010 8:19:18 GMT 12
Search underway for missing Air Force iroquois helicopter Police confirmed a search for the chopper was underway this morning near Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington. Few details were available but it's understood it was one of three iroquois helicopters travelling to Wellington. Serveral emergency services - including the Westpac rescue helicopter - are involved in the search operation www.stuff.co.nz/national/3620627/Helicopter-missing |
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Post by Ykato on Apr 25, 2010 8:26:35 GMT 12
Military helicopter crashes Breaking 8:22 AM Sunday Apr 25, 2010 WELLINGTON - An Air Force Iroquois helicopter has crashed at Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, this morning. Police said the crash happened about 6.45am. It was not yet known how many people were on board the aircraft or exactly where the helicopter came down. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10640771Hope the crew are OK |
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Post by efliernz on Apr 25, 2010 8:34:26 GMT 12
Air crash kills three Three people are dead after an Air Force iroquois helicopter crashed into a farm north of Wellington. Police confirmed a search for the chopper was launched shortly before 7am. It was found on a farm near Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington. Four people were onboard. A Wellington Free Ambulance spokeswoman said three people were dead, and a fourth was taken to hospital in a serious to critical condition. Few details were available but it's understood it was one of three iroquois helicopters travelling to Wellington. Several emergency services - including the Westpac rescue helicopter - are involved. www.stuff.co.nz/national/3620627/Air-crash-kills-threeCondolences to all. What a terrible thing on such a great day. Pete
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Post by Ykato on Apr 25, 2010 8:36:39 GMT 12
my condolences go to the families and RNZAF - that is no good .
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Post by skyhawkdon on Apr 25, 2010 8:46:05 GMT 12
That is just terrible news. What a sad day for the RNZAF and 3 Squadron.  |
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Post by agalbraith on Apr 25, 2010 8:59:15 GMT 12
Oh no..................my condolonces go out to all their family and friends. What a terrible thing to happen anytime, but on ANZAC day.......8^(
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Post by Kenny on Apr 25, 2010 9:08:56 GMT 12
can this year get any worse for the NZDF  |
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Post by baz62 on Apr 25, 2010 9:22:34 GMT 12
I was just watching the Maori channel when the news came on about the crash. Very sad on this day of remembrance, my thoughts are with the families and RNZAF.
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Post by ZacYates on Apr 25, 2010 9:33:20 GMT 12
Truly terrible news, my condolences to the men and women of 3Sqn and their families. And today of all days.  |
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Post by oldnavy on Apr 25, 2010 10:01:38 GMT 12
This is a national tragedy! My condolences to the bereaved in particular, and the nation in general.
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 25, 2010 10:02:45 GMT 12
Here was I, feeling really good after a very successful beach landing exercise yesterday, then I heard about this.
Oh no.
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Post by caromeg on Apr 25, 2010 10:37:43 GMT 12
Terrible, no other way to describe
Condolances to RNZAF, 3 Sqn, the families, friends.
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Post by angelsonefive on Apr 25, 2010 11:03:45 GMT 12
It is now being reported that the survivor of the crash has died in Wgton Hospital.
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Post by ZacYates on Apr 25, 2010 11:25:45 GMT 12
Oh my goodness |
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Post by sputnik767 on Apr 25, 2010 11:33:06 GMT 12
Just came online after going to my local Anzac service. What sad news, my thoughts and wishes are extended to the crew, their families and the NZDF family at this time.
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Post by efliernz on Apr 25, 2010 11:38:34 GMT 12
The report of the third death has been strongly denied bu the RNZAF. "Serious but stable, not life threatening".
More poor reporting I'm afraid.
I have just returned from the Hamilton Anzac 10am service where my 12yo daughter presented her schools wreath. Air Vice-Marshal Lintott was present at the early service but returned to "work" to assist in this mornings accident.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Apr 25, 2010 11:48:51 GMT 12
I felt sick when I heard this news. Of all the days it could have happened on. |
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 25, 2010 12:01:53 GMT 12
What a sad day for the RNZAF, especially on such an already solemn day.
My thoughts are with the families of those souls lost in this accident.
R.I.P.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Apr 25, 2010 12:10:38 GMT 12
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Post by alanw on Apr 25, 2010 13:11:53 GMT 12
Condolences to the families and 3 Squadron for their losses. For it to happen, on ANZAC Day of all days RIP  |
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