22 Jan 2026

Glider crashes in north Otago

5:21 pm on 22 January 2026
A St John New Zealand ambulance

The crash happened at the Omarama Airfield. Photo: Supplied / St John

A person has been seriously injured following a glider crash in north Otago.

The crash happened about 3.15pm at the Omarama Airfield on Airport Road.

St John says its on ground team is treating one person in a serious condition.

The Civil Aviation Authority says its been alerted of the crash.

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