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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    The funeral for a pilot killed in a light plane crash near Alexandra, will be held today

    The funeral for a pilot killed in a light plane crash near Alexandra, will be held today


    Phillip Gordon Pullar died when his Cessna 172 crashed in Old Man Range, Central Otago -- last Tuesday.

    A search and rescue operation began after an emergency beacon was activated the night before.

    A death notice for Phillip Puller says he died doing what he loved -- and the 62-year-old will be missed.

    Donations from today's service in Gore -- will go to the local Search and Rescue.

    The CAA is investigating the cause of the crash.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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