Plane hits powerlines, lands on Thames highway; pilot uninjured NZ Herald
28 Aug, 2022 12:55 AM Quick Read
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Save Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit A light plane crashed near Thames Airfield this afternoon.
The pilot received minor injuries and was treated at the scene by St John.
The plane came down near Ngati Maru Highway, Thames at 12.45pm, police said.
Edwin Booth was travelling along the highway when he saw emergency services fly by
and then came across the small aircraft on the side of the road.
A light plane crashed near Thames Airfield, Ngati Maru Highway today. Photo / Edwin Booth