Helicopter Crashes
Basketball star Kobe Bryant dead in crash: US media
US media is reporting the basketball great, Kobe Bryant, has died in a helicopter crash in California. The LA County Sheriff says five people have died in a crash in Calabasas. Bryant played his… Audio
Major failings contributed to Fox Glacier crash
Transport Investigators have found the pilot of a doomed helicopter flight which crashed in bad weather on Fox Glacier wasn't trained or experienced enough for scenic operations. Audio
Aviation watchdog 'completely rotten'
The father of a woman killed in a helicopter crash at Fox Glacier has slammed the country's aviation watchdog as completely rotten. Audio
Funeral held for pilot killed while fighting Port Hills fire
A funeral was held in Christchurch today for helicopter pilot Steve Askin, who died while helping fight the Port hills fires. Video, Audio
Pilot dies while trying to extinguish Port Hills fire
A helicopter pilot has died after they crashed while fighting a fire in Christchurch's Port Hills. Selwyn Principal Rural Fire Officer Douglas Marshall joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Helicopter pilot dies while fighting Chch fire
A helicopter pilot trying to extinguish a fire on Christchurch's Port Hills has died after his chopper crashed. Video, Audio
Call for inquiry into fatal NZDF helicopter crash
New Zealand First is calling for a commission of inquiry into a helicopter crash that killed three Air Force officers on Anzac Day 2010.