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Helicopter Crash on Trophy Hunt | Christchurch News
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Summary
A helicopter crash on May 17th claimed the lives of pilot Matthew Brown and guide Michael Roach during a high-stakes trophy hunt. Hovering near a cliff to retrieve a chamois from a ravine, the aircraft suddenly plummeted—captured in a chilling photo by a passenger moments before impact. Cockpit footage and the emergency locator’s failed signal (due to a broken antenna) helped pinpoint the crash at 9:35 AM. The Airbus, barely two years old and recently inspected, was part of an aerial hunting operation that had already secured a tahr. Investigators are piecing together the tragedy as wreckage is examined and a draft report seeks input from those on the ground. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/49a0b5780fa56e2e