The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter has airlifted man to Nelson Hospital after his float plane crash landed. Photo/ Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter
The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter has airlifted man to Nelson Hospital after his float plane crash landed. Photo/ Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter
A man has been rescued by helicopter after his float plane crashed in the Marlborough Sounds this evening.
The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter airlifted the 55-year-old Picton man to Nelson Hospital around 6pm.
He crashed on landing near Ketu Bay.
A local water taxi crew at the scene helped getthe man to the waiting helicopter.
The man was assessed and treated by an on-board paramedic before being airlifted to Nelson Hospital in a serious condition.
The float plane can be seen in the water near Ketu Bay. Photo/ Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter
