Update: Southern Alps recovery operation

Today a police-led operation was initiated to recover pilot Tim Gibb, whose light plane crashed in the Southern Alps on 4 August. 
 
Police were joined in the recovery operation by the Department of Conservation Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Rescue Team. 
 
Unfortunately, due to environmental factors, a recovery was not possible. 
 
A further attempt will be made once snow and ice conditions allow. 
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.