Home / Bay of Plenty TimesPlane hits powerlines, lands on Thames highway; pilot uninjuredNZ Herald28 Aug, 2022 12:55 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/XLinkedInRedditThe crash happened on a busy highway into Thames, fortunately no one was injured. Video / Edwin BoothA 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 BoothAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Booth believed the only person inside the plane was the pilot and said he looked uninjured."I heard the police say no ambulance required."Booth said it was fortunate that there were not many cars on the highway as it is the main road into Thames and the gateway to the Coromandel.The plane landed near the highway. Photo / Edwin BoothHe said a motorcycle was directly in front of the aircraft and thought the plane must have nearly crashed into it.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Booth said the plane had hit power lines. He also said the plane had only crashed into a grassed area to the side of the road and had not affected traffic flow.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty TimesBike racks back for Rotorua buses, Tauranga's a month away02 Jul 11:55 AMBay of Plenty TimesNZ e-bike brand shines at Eurobike global showcase02 Jul 03:13 AMBay of Plenty TimesWoman dies after crash on Tauranga Eastern Link02 Jul 01:22 AMThere’s more to Hawai‘i than beaches and buffets – here’s how to see it differently sponsoredAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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