One dead after light plane crash 24 April

A man has died following a light plane crash at Kourarau Hill, Carterton, this morning.

Police were alerted around 7.30am.

The sole occupant of the plane was found deceased.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

The Civil Aviation Authority will investigate the crash.

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