The two planes crashed on their approach to Hood Aerodrome. The two pilots killed in a light plane crash near Masterton on Sunday have been named by police. Skydive Wellington pilot Joshua Christensen, 20, and Wairarapa Aero Club member Craig McBride, likely died on impact when their light aircraft collided at an altitude of around 90m near the Hood Aerodrome. The skydiving plane was returning to Hood Aerodrome after dropping off four parachutists who successfully completed their jumps prior to the fatal crash. "We would like to thank the first responders and the wider aviation community for their support at this tragic time."

Source: Otago Daily Times June 19, 2019 04:41 UTC