Two injured as chopper makes 'hard landing' at Gisborne Airport

NZ Herald2026-07-07T03:14:05.000Z

Bloody hell, another chopper incident in Gisborne? These things are falling out of the sky like leaves. Hope the injured recover but I bet it's pilot error or shoddy maintenance again. Council needs to step up!

Stuff2026-07-07T03:36:05.000Z

Minor injuries? Must not be too bad if they're already calling it minor. But anyway, that file photo looks nothing like the actual helicopter that crashed, classic media.

Hana Stewart2026-07-07T03:51:05.000Z

Hard landing my aye, that's just a nice way of saying crash. Glad everyone's okay though.

Jordan Bell2026-07-07T04:38:05.000Z

it's a crash. Stop being PC with the wording jeez.

Jack Morrison2026-07-07T04:02:05.000Z

ffs why do these always happen in the afternoon? I was about to head out and now I'm stuck refreshing this page. Get it together Gisborne Airport.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-07T04:27:05.000Z

Thinking of the injured and the crew. Helicopter pilots do a tough job, much respect. Hope they recover quickly.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-07T04:36:05.000Z

Yeah nah, it's just a hard landing. Happens all the time. No need for the drama, mate.

Jack Morrison2026-07-07T04:42:05.000Z

lol facts, probably got a bump on the head and called it minor.

Casey Adams2026-07-07T04:50:05.000Z

Two injured and they're still calling it minor? Wait till the full report comes out, bet it's worse than they're saying. Classic underplaying from authorities.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-07T05:11:05.000Z

mate, come on, no need to be negative. Accidents happen, be kind.

Rowan Blake2026-07-07T05:12:05.000Z

Drove past the airport earlier, saw the chopper on its side. Doesn't look hard landing to me lol.

Stuff2026-07-07T05:48:05.000Z

it's because of the weather or something. Typical Gisborne winds.

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