AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people were confirmed dead Sunday in an air crash, which took place in New Zealand on Saturday.
A light aircraft was reported missing late on Saturday, in the Kaimanawa Ranges, central North Island, New Zealand. However, due to poor weather which hampered helicopter activity, local police were unable to land in the area until Sunday morning.
The plane was located at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Both crew members, who were flying instructors employed by the Auckland-based Ardmore Flying School, were found dead.
It is understood that the pilots were on a regular flight as part of their qualification requirement.
The plane was reportedly set off from Palmerston North on Saturday night and was heading to Ardmore via Taup Airport. After it failed to arrive, authorities were alerted and launched an aerial search.
Investigations on the incident have been launched by the local police, The Civil Aviation Authority and The Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
Ardmore Flying School is a well-known flying school in New Zealand.
