Tracy NealOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Nelson-Marlborough·NZ Herald·27 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM6 mins to read‌A day flying in the mountains ended tragically for Connor Knox in February 2025. The speedwing pilot, who loved the outdoors, was killed while executing a final manoeuvre too close to the ground. Photo / 123rfA thrill-seeker’s fatal leap from a mountain peak was filmed by a nearby tramper who watched his final manoeuvre before he collided with the ground.

Connor Knox had launched himself off Avalanche Peak in Arthur’s Pass National Park after two failed attempts with his speedwing when