Sightseeing helicopter plunged into the hole in the Fox Glacier on Saturday, which is a popular tourist site on the west coast of South Island
WELLINGTON: Six passengers and a pilot were killed when the helicopter they were traveling in crashed into the vents glacier in New Zealand due to the weather on Saturday, AFP reported.
Cruise helicopter plunged into the Fox Glacier, which is a popular tourist site on the west coast of South Island, in cloudy weather and rain.
Paramedics and rescue highland areas located at the crash site confirmed no survivors in the attack.
According to security officials involved, John Canning, rescue efforts will only begin in a few days because of the unpredictable weather.
The identity of the victims, including the pilot will not be released until their families are informed of the tragedy, however Canning confirmed that the pilot was a local man.
Five years ago, nine including four skydivers were killed when the plane carrying them crashed after taking off from the airport, Fox Glacier.
Fox Glacier along the 13 kilometers that is listed as one of the most accessible glaciers and attracts thousands of tourists every year.
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