1699 days ago

'Lucky to be alive': Farmer first on scene when aircraft crashed into paddock

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A light aeroplane snapped a power line before crashing into a farm paddock and ending up on its nose, leaving the two men onboard “lucky to be alive”.

Guy Stoddart​ was first to arrive to the scene at his property at Glentui in North Canterbury on Wednesday, after he noticed the light plane flying unusually low as he drove to nearby Rangiora.

When he arrived home he saw “the plane with its tail sticking up in the sky”. “Gets your adrenaline going when you see something like that,” Stoddart said.


The two members of the Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club onboard the plane were injured, one seriously and another moderately.

“They’re a really lucky pair to be alive,” Stoddart said.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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5 hours ago

50% OFF SALE AT RANGIORA CITY MISSION OP SHOP.

Arthur from Rangiora

TODAY 50% off all items in our shop today Tuesday. We are in the GABLES ARCADE High Street Rangiora. The last opportunity to get some great bargains this year. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.