Three aircraft were flying from the South Pole to Terra Nova Bay in Antarctica . Canadian , U.S. and Italian authorities are also involved , the statement said . The plane did not arrive , and the emergency locator failed , New Zealand officials said . Bad weather is preventing search aircraft from returning to the area , officials said .
Three aircraft were flying from the South Pole to Terra Nova Bay in Antarctica . The plane did not arrive , and the emergency locator failed , New Zealand officials said . Bad weather is preventing search aircraft from returning to the area , officials said .