Pilot survives with minor injuries after Northland helicopter crash
Thursday 24 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZ Herald, Fonterra
A pilot sustained minor injuries after a helicopter crashed on Pataua North Road on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene near Whangārei shortly after 3pm to assist the pilot.
Key facts
4 facts
- A single-crewed helicopter crashed on Pataua North Rd
- The incident occurred on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at approximately 3.12pm
- The pilot suffered very minor injuries
- The crash site is located about 30km east of Whangārei
The full story
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A pilot sustained very minor injuries following a helicopter crash in Pataua North on Thursday. Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Pataua North Rd at approximately 3.12pm.
The aircraft was operated by a single crew member. Police stated that the pilot suffered "very minor injuries".
Both Fire and Emergency NZ and St John responded to the scene. The crash occurred in a rural area roughly 30km east of Whangārei.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.