Trevor Shadbolt, pictured at the Omaka Airshow in Marlborough in 2017, died in a microlight crash on SaturdayA man who died after a light aircraft crash was an experienced pilot who was “living the dream”, a friend says. READ MORE:* One dead in light aircraft crash in rural Canterbury* Man injured in light plane crash in Otaika, Northland* Pilot killed in 'tremendous' light plane crash at Canterbury lakeIain McGregor/Stuff The microlight aircraft was found crashed near Lake Pukaki, not far from Twizel. David Alexander/Stuff Trevor Shadbolt, pictured in 2003, used to work for the Christchurch City Council as a waterworks officer. Shadbolt, a former Christchurch City Council waterworks officer, walked away from a microlight crash in 2004. Kirk Hargreaves/Stuff The scene of Trevor Shadbolt’s crash in 2004.

Source: Stuff July 25, 2020 23:15 UTC