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Crash pilot hits back at investigators' report
Pilot Rick Lucas said the interim report writers had jumped to early conclusions.
Pilot Rick Lucas said the interim report writers had jumped to early conclusions.
EDITORIAL: When drones venture near aircraft they are a menace.
US jets flew close to a helicopter and three parachutists on unscheduled scenic flight.
"It is incredibly common all over the world - even with far more experienced pilots."
US pilots 'reminded of NZ's aviation rules'' after low flights over Fox Glacier.
Her daughter had told her, 'Mum, it's an alien coming to get us'.
United States F-16 jet-fighter pilots were "reminded of New Zealand's aviation rules".
The Civil Aviation Authority has released its preliminary findings into the crash.
The group says the authority is failing and trust is at an "all-time low".
An investigation into possible regulatory changes around drone use is ongoing.
Only about 4 per cent of complaints against drone users result in disciplinary measures.
Company was yesterday convicted on charges stemming from crash.
Safety concerns prompt DOC to stop using Robinson helicopters.
Shera told Newstalk ZB the use of drones could veer into criminal activity.
Lucky miss as plane crash-lands in stud farm paddock outside Auckland.
Claims airlines are separating groups to force them to pay more for allocated seating
Authority given footage of Boxing Day flight under bridge.
NZONE director dismissed a parachute malfunction as the potential cause of the crash.
One person died and six injured, after the 2014 helicopter crash near Wanaka.
The glider had been flying for decades and came from a family of aviators.
Coroner hears of health concerns despite CAA report suggesting crash due to bad weather.
A man was stunned to see a drone flying alarmingly close to his aircraft.
Bird reportedly flew into plane's left engine soon after takeoff.
A plane that crashed in Pukekohe in June was on its maiden flight.
Could drones be hurting our wildlife? Researchers say new regulations are needed.
"What do we say to Maori who want to carry their traditional weapon, a taiaha?"
Accident investigators discovered helicopter pilot had been briefed on 'flying standards'.
Helicopter firm defending its brand confronted by woman whose son died in an R44.
A shoot for Mission: Impossible 6 in Queenstown is being investigated after a complaint.
Dunedin man Murray Barrington, 73, was a member of the Otago Aero Club.