Pilot rescued from Tasman Bay after engine failure
Tuesday 19 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Maritime New Zealand
A pilot was rescued from the water after ditching a light plane in Tasman Bay on Tuesday night. The pilot was spotted due to a fluorescent hi-vis shirt and was winched to safety by a rescue helicopter. Emergency services, including the NZDF, were involved in the rescue operation.