Helicopter crash: Wreckage removed from beach

Helicopter crash: Wreckage removed from beach
© RNZ / Tracy Neal
The wreckage of the helicopter that crashed on a beach north of Kaikōura on Tuesday has been removed from the site.
Canterbury couple Andrew Davidson and his wife Lin Chen died in the crash while their two children, along with a schoolfriend were seriously injured.
© RNZ / Tracy Neal
Initial site investigations were carried out yesterday before the helicopter was removed late yesterday and taken to Wellington for further examination.
© RNZ / Tracy Neal
The crash happened just before 1pm on Tuesday as the Airbus Helicopter EC120 was landing at The Store cafe and campground at Kekerengu.

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