You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. 0 Comments Photo: RNZ/Alexander Robertson A microlight pilot has been airlifted to hospital in a moderate condition after crashing in Canterbury. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said the crash happened near Peel Forest about 2.30pm Sunday. One ambulance, two response teams and a helicopter were sent to the scene. RNZ Related Stories Overnight bushfire on Port Hills being treated as suspicious Luxon's 'wealthy and sorted' quote in running for annual contest Four killed in crash near Rotorua named Vehicles seized after multiple-car crash in Christchurch Two dead after crashes in North Island Wellington jolted by shallow quake Three dead in or near water over weekend Student loan lending up, despite fewer borrowers Warm start for weekend, cooler week ahead for Canterbury Teen remains critical after power pylon climb Weather prompts fire warning in Canterbury Arrest after person critically hurt in hit-and-run More