Helicopter crash near SH1 north of Taupō

[Dave Homewood]

Helicopter crash near SH1 north of Taupō
about 1 hour ago

A helicopter has crashed after hitting power lines near State Highway 1 at Atiamuri north of Taupō.

Emergency services were responding to the crash near Maroa Road after police were notified about 1.50pm.

One person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Police initially reported the road was closed, but now say the road is open, although traffic management may be in place.

Transpower and Unison said power in the area had not been affected after the crash.

www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/380925/helicopter-crash-near-sh1-north-of-taupo

[skyhawkdon]

The pilot was lucky to walk away from that.

[FlyingKiwi]

Yes it looks a mess in the photos, glad to hear of a (relatively) good outcome for a change, it's often not the case when wires are involved.

[avagwhiz]

As this guy was spraying shouldnt it be under the Agricutural Aviation heading?

[Dave Homewood]

That was not made clear in the initial reports. I have now shifted it.