Man still in hospital after plane crash in North Canterbury
28 Apr, 2021 11:58 PM
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Emergency services at scene of small plane crash near Waimakariri. Video / George Heard
NZ Herald
By: Hugh Collins
Two men involved in a light plane crash in North Canterbury are expected to make a full recovery.
Both men were admitted to Christchurch Hospital yesterday when their aircraft nose-dived in a paddock in Glentui shortly before lunchtime.
A Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club spokesperson said one of the men is due to released today - while the other is having an operation.
However, he is expected to be released within a few days.
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