Coroner finds speedwing pilot misjudged manoeuvre in fatal Avalanche Peak crash

Friday 28 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 8:53am

A coroner has determined that 25-year-old Connor Knox miscalculated his final manoeuvre before crashing at Avalanche Peak in February 2025. The Tauranga rope access worker was killed when his speedwing came too close to the ground during the flight.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 28 Aug, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours

NZ HeraldFri 28 Aug, 5:00am

Coroner finds speedwing pilot misjudged final manoeuvre in fatal crash at Avalanche Peak (opens in new tab)
The PressFri 28 Aug, 8:53am

Coroner finds speedwing manoeuvre miscalculated before thrill-seeker fell to his death (opens in new tab)