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Man dies in light aircraft crash near Upper Hutt

November 23, 2020

Small aircraft flying — Light plane (file picture). (Source: istock.com)

Police say a man has died after a light aircraft crash today near Upper Hutt.

A report was made to police about the crash at 1.50pm at Kaitoke.

The aircraft and its occupant were found after a search this afternoon.

The Civil Aviation Authority has been informed and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

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