Experienced pilot killed in “perfect weather conditions” after reportedly “falling out of the sky”.  Police stated that the pilot was Julian Dean Kramer (52), also known as Julianne Kramer – chief flying instructor at Wakatipu Aero Club.  Helicopter may be ZK-HCG (1499)

Date:

8 November, 2012

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

Location:

Central Otago - en route Wanaka to Queenstown

Country:

New Zealand

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

1

Operator:

Wakatipu-Aero-Club

Link:

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/queenstown-lakes/233985/queenstown-pilot-killed-chopper-crash-named

Link:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7926126/Pilot-killed-in-Central-Otago-helicopter-crash

Link:

http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/fatal-helicopter-crash-near-wanaka/5/140057