One person dead and another critical after Lake Hāwea plane crash

Sunday 30 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 30 Mar 2025, 7:34am

In this story Dunedin Hospital, Civil Aviation Authority, Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand

A light plane crashed in the Dingleburn Valley near Lake Hāwea on Saturday afternoon. One occupant died at the scene, while the second person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident for the coroner and the Civil Aviation Authority.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 30 Mar 2025, 5:49am

   One dead, one critical after Hāwea plane crash (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 30 Mar 2025, 7:17am

   Lake Hāwea plane crash: One person killed, another critically hurt (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 30 Mar 2025, 7:33am

   One dead in light plane crash near Lake Hāwea - police (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 30 Mar 2025, 7:34am

   One dead, one injured in plane crash near Wanaka on Saturday (opens in new tab)