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.?