Crash landing at Tauranga Airport

The pilot of a microlight aircraft escaped with minor injuries after crash-landing at Tauranga Airport today.

Airport manager Ray Dumble said it appeared the aircraft may have caught a wind gust at a crucial time during landing and flipped over after one wheel dug into the runway at about 11.30am.

Mr Dumble said the pilot gave himself a shock and was treated for injuries believed to be relatively minor.

The aircraft's wing was badly buckled but it was not beyond repair.

- NZPA