mid-air heli vs aeroplane NZPP
A plane and helicopter have collided in the mid air above Paraparaumu, north of Wellington this morning.
A police spokesman said the collision happened above the Placemakers store at about 11.15am.
The pilot of the plane came down in a nearby street, alive but seriously injured.
He said police had yet to determine how many people were on the plane but the helicopter had two on board, both are confirmed dead..
Firefighters, ambulance staff and police were at the scene.
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Apparently aero is a twin-engine, POB unknown.
NZ Herald reporting was a glider. Anyone know for sure?
Last edited by Weekend_Warrior; 16th Feb 2008 at 22:14.
Reason: update