Pilot injured after forced landing in Manawatū paddock

Thursday 27 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 27 Feb 2025, 5:39pm

A pilot sustained minor injuries after making an emergency landing in a light plane near Glen Oroua on Thursday. Emergency services responded to the scene after a personal locator beacon was activated. The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft.

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1. StuffThu 27 Feb 2025, 2:36pm

   Pilot injured when light plane forced to land in Manawatū paddock (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 27 Feb 2025, 2:48pm

   Pilot makes forced landing inland from Himatangi Beach in Manawatū (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 27 Feb 2025, 3:01pm

   Pilot escapes with minor injuries after forced landing in farmland (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZThu 27 Feb 2025, 5:39pm

   Pilot injured in forced landing on Manawatū farmland (opens in new tab)