A Picton man has been airlifted to hospital after he crashing his floatplane while trying to land near Ketu Bay in the Marlborough Sounds.
The floatplane can be seen floating in the water. Photo: Supplied / Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter
A water taxi crew were first at the scene about 5.40pm today and helped get man into a waiting Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.
The 55-year-old was treated by the paramedic before being airlifted to Nelson Hospital in a serious condition.