Home / New ZealandGyrocopter crash at Dannevirke airportNZ Herald25 Jan, 2019 07:53 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditOne person was being looked after by ambulance staff after a gyrocopter crash in Dannevirke. Image / Google One person was being looked after by ambulance staff after a gyrocopter crash in Dannevirke. Image / Google A gyrocopter has crashed at Dannevirke airport, with the person inside walking away from the crash.Police say the light helicopter crashed around 7.30 and firefighters had to put out a blaze that started in the wreck.One person was being looked after by ambulance staff, but was walking. It comes after a helicopter crashed in Taupo today. The helicopter had clipped powerlines shortly before 2pm near Maroa Rd and fell onto the side of a hill below.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The occupant was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.Firefighters were also spotted putting out a blaze on the side of a hill 500m north of the crash site. It was unclear whether the fire and the crash were related.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandVintage passion drives Geoff’s 4WD tractor mission13 Dec 04:01 PMPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are these the dying days of cinema?13 Dec 04:00 PMPremiumNew ZealandAkl police custody officer escapes conviction for cocaine possession, resigns from force13 Dec 04:00 PMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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