CAA - Aircraft Accident Briefs

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
19/2728	2019-04-14 08:25:00	Otaki	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 19/2728 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 14 Apr 19 at 08:25 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Otaki Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was conducting aerial spraying when the helicopter struck an electric fence wire. He was aware of the location of the wire and had avoided it during the other spray runs. He could not explain why he 'cut the corner' and hit the wire during that particular run. He managed to execute an emergency landing, however the helicopter suffered extensive damage to the front canopy, a rotor blade, and during the heavy landing.
19/964	2019-02-17 14:52:00	Nelson	Eurocopter AS 350 BA	Loading... Occurrence 19/964 Nature Of Flight Aerial Application/dropping Aircraft Model Eurocopter AS 350 BA Date and Time 17 Feb 19 at 14:52 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 67 Location Nelson Flying Hours(Total) 14975 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 100 Taic Reference AO-2019-00 Publishing Reference - Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was engaged in fire-fighting mission when the pilot noticed a sudden yaw to the left followed by another to the right. This was followed by a sudden pitch up so the monsoon bucket was immediately jettisoned. The pilot found he had little directional control but was able to control the rate of descent down to the ground. The helicopter suffered major damage and its tail section was severed off. The pilot received an injury to one of his ankles during the accident and was taken to hospital.
19/445	2019-01-25 20:25:00	Dannevirke	Benson B8M Gyro-copter	Loading... Occurrence 19/445 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Benson B8M Gyro-copter Date and Time 25 Jan 19 at 20:25 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 35 Location Dannevirke Flying Hours(Total) 30 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 15 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During the take-off roll, the pilot noticed that the engine was not producing full power. They continued with the take-off as they thought that it may have been a fouled spark plug causing the reduced RPM which would eventually clear. The gyrocopter cl imbed to approximately 50 feet along the runway but the engine continued to lose power. The pilot attempted to turn back to the runway but underestimated the effect of the prevailing wind when he turned downwind. After a further turn to avoid a fence, the gyrocopter landed heavily and rolled on its side. During the ground impact, the fuel tank ruptured spraying fuel on the pilot's legs. The fuel then ignited, resulting in severe burns to the pilot. First responders were immediately on hand to assist the pilot who was then taken to hospital.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
18/8252	2018-11-22 13:21:00	Fairlie	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 18/8252 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 22 Nov 18 at 13:21 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 48 Location Fairlie Flying Hours(Total) 3012 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 72 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was spraying a field when he made a reversal turn. There was a puffing breeze at the time. As the helicopter turned downwind, the low RRPM warning horn sounded. The pilot dumped the load and made a run-on landing directly ahead, however a skid d ug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. The pilot was not hurt however the helicopter was substantially damaged. The ELT activated during the accident which triggered an immediate search and rescue response by the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ). However they found that the ELT registration details had not been updated. This caused difficulties finding the correct contact so they could determine the level of response required. Note: A large majority of ELT activations are accidental therefore updating ELT registration details is essential to reduce time and workload when RCCNZ are 'tracking' a beacon activation.
18/7515	2018-10-25 11:00:00	Kaiangaroa Forest	Aerospatiale SA 315B	Loading... Occurrence 18/7515 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Aerospatiale SA 315B Date and Time 25 Oct 18 at 11:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 45 Location Kaiangaroa Forest Flying Hours(Total) 7235 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 425 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 170 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During a forest spraying operation, at approximately 40 feet when taking the weight while lifting with another load, there was a loud bang from the engine. This was immediately followed by a loss of power. The pilot used the remaining rotor energy to redu ce the rate of descent, but landed heavily. The helicopter remained in an upright position. Maintenance investigation found that the forward coupling sleeve Pt No. 0218997020 and its stub shaft Pt No. 0218150020 in the engine drive train failed. As a result, the main rotor transmission became disconnected from the engine, forcing the pilot to conduct an autorotation. The total time in service of the coupling sleeve and stub shaft couldn't be determined as the components are not lifed and condition is assessed at engine overhaul. The engine was operating on-condition at the time of the failure.
18/7211	2018-09-30 11:30:00	Taieri	Rans S-7 Courier	Loading... Occurrence 18/7211 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Rans S-7 Courier Date and Time 30 Sep 18 at 11:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 69 Location Taieri Flying Hours(Total) 421 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 228 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-3 Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot decided to execute a glide approach for practice. They started the manoeuvre from a poor position and they did not account for having two people on board. As a consequence, they mishandled the aircraft and stalled prematurely which caused a heav y landing. During the accident the undercarriage was bent and the wooden propeller destroyed. The pilot did not ring the 24/7 accident phone number (0508 ACCIDENT) to report the accident and therefore failed to comply with their accident reporting obligations under Part 12 Accidents, Incidents and Statistics. This is an important reminder that Part 12 applies to all pilots of all aircraft.
18/4845	2018-07-01 12:30:00	Ardmore	De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth	Loading... Occurrence 18/4845 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth Date and Time 01 Jul 18 at 12:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 89 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft's engine stopped and it carried out a forced landing in a nearby field. The landing gear collapsed in the soft ground and the aircraft slid to a stop. Neither occupant was hurt. The engineer that recovered the aircraft found that there was a pproximately 15 litres of fuel in the tank and that the engine ran well when tested at a later date. One of the pilots suspected that the engine stopped due to carburetor icing and a low power setting while conducting stall practice. On learning of the low fuel state, the pilot also thought that fuel starvation may have been a factor as the fuel line may have un-ported. The cause of the engine failure is therefore considered more likely to be one or a combination of both the above factors. The aircraft is currently out of service.
18/4614	2018-06-21 21:15:00	Catlins	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 18/4614 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 21 Jun 18 at 21:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 33 Location Catlins Flying Hours(Total) 1100 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 750 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 65 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During take-off from a ridge to descend down to a hut, the engine shuddered and lost RPM along with rotor RPM. The pilot attempted to turn back to the ridge, trying to maintain height and RPM. However, the helicopter's left skid contacted the ground, pitc hing the helicopter onto its nose which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the ground. Following main rotor contact with the ground, the pilot immediately exited the helicopter which rolled approximately 60 metres down the slope. The pilot then approached the helicopter once he was sure it was safe to do so and ensured that the ELT had been activated. The pilot was rescued several hours later by the first responders. An engineering investigation was not carried out due to the helicopter not being insured and the fact that it took approximately six months for the helicopter to be recovered from the accident site. It was considered that no useful information was likely to be obtained after such an extended period in the open. The pilot and operator suspect that a sticking valve caused the loss of power. This defect had previously occurred approximately 100 hours earlier and had been rectified.
18/4436	2018-06-10 11:20:00	Onewhero	Gippsland GA200C	Loading... Occurrence 18/4436 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Gippsland GA200C Date and Time 10 Jun 18 at 11:20 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Onewhero Flying Hours(Total) 22915 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 8500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 265 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-3 Vector Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis After touchdown, the aircraft lost directional control, resulting in a ground loop. The aircraft sustained rear damage when coming to rest down a slope on the edge of the airstrip. The maintenance investigation found that the tail wheel spring attachment support clamp bolts had failed, allowing the tail wheel and spring assembly to pivot about the forward attachment bolt. This resulted in a loss of directional control on landing. Following the incident, the operator introduced a 300-hour replacement life on the support clamp securing bolts, to prevent a reoccurrence. Based on the information provided to the CAA by the operator, the CAA raised Continuing Airworthiness Notice (CAN) 32-004 Gippsland GA200 series Tail Wheel Spring Attachment. The CAN alerts operators and maintainers of Gippsland GA200 series aircraft of the requirement to carefully inspect the forward and aft mount assemblies of the tail wheel spring for security and condition, as per the maintenance schedule in the GA200 Service Manual B01-00-11.
18/4018	2018-05-30 08:30:00	Rotorua Lake Front	De Havilland Canada DHC-3	Loading... Occurrence 18/4018 Nature Of Flight Ferry/Positioning Aircraft Model De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Date and Time 30 May 18 at 08:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Rotorua Lake Front Flying Hours(Total) 1031 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 33 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 75 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The floatplane was taxiing on the water when it failed to give way and collided with a boat. The boat's captain was unable to alter course safely and was attempting to reverse clear of the float plane at the time the two vessels touched. No one was inj ured, minor damage caused to the ferry but more extensive to the floatplane. The aircraft operator has since reminded staff to comply with all the applicable regulations.
18/2148	2018-04-07 15:59:00	Taieri	Cessna T206H	Loading... Occurrence 18/2148 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Cessna T206H Date and Time 07 Apr 18 at 15:59 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 72 Location Taieri Flying Hours(Total) 745 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 12 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 12 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-3 Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During the post take-off climb the aircraft slowed, the stall warning came on and the aircraft began to yaw, which could not be controlled with full rudder. The aircraft departed controlled flight before impacting the ground. It's likely that the aircr aft suffered a wing drop stall around the time that it contacted the ground. There were no injuries. The pilot was recently rated on the aircraft and indicated that he had insufficient experience in dealing with the substantial engine/propeller torque generated.
18/1472	2018-03-28 15:00:00	Waihi	Aeroprakt A-22LS	Loading... Occurrence 18/1472 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Aeroprakt A-22LS Date and Time 28 Mar 18 at 15:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Waihi Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-04-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis While flying over the Waihi gold mine, the plastic windscreen suffered a sudden catastrophic failure and shattered. The plastic doors subsequently blew out and the aircraft yawed to the left and started losing height. The pilot's headset was blown off, th erefore it was not possible to declare a MAYDAY or communicate with the passenger. The engine operated normally throughout but even with maximum power, the pilot was unable to maintain altitude. A subsequent forced landing resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the aircraft flipping onto its roof. Both onboard suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A laboratory examination of the plastic windscreen found UV damage had occurred, resulting embrittlement of the windscreen. The sudden catastrophic failure was likely due to disparity between the flexibility of the damaged and undamaged areas of the screen. Pilots and maintenance providers are advised to ensure that inspections and maintenance (cleaning) of these types of materials is done so in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. A report is available on the CAA website.
18/665	2018-02-13 14:30:00	Paekakariki	Kawasaki BK117 B-2	Loading... Occurrence 18/665 Nature Of Flight Other Aerial Work Aircraft Model Kawasaki BK117 B-2 Date and Time 13 Feb 18 at 14:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 37 Location Paekakariki Flying Hours(Total) 1380 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 750 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-3-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis After conducting lifting operations, the pilot identified evidence of contact with foliage and missing paint from the lower surface of a main rotor blade. The hazard brief for the second of two sites had not been updated since the last job was last com pleted in December 2017, and it did not identify the location and height of vertical obstacles. No hazards, beyond those identified in 2017, were discussed. The internal investigation identified that reliance on the previous risk assessment, without evaluating the site for hazards, prevented the identification of the hazards presented by a tree line. The use of the 50' long line also significantly reduced the safety margin and would not have been used if a 100' long line had been available on the site. To improve the risk assessment process for Part 133 jobs, the Chief Pilot will review the work packs to ensure that pilots have identified the significant hazards and controls and have a plan to carry out the job in a safe manner. Pilots will ensure that suitable equipment is available for the jobs to be carried out.
18/484	2018-02-08 17:15:00	Papakura	Piper PA-28-181	Loading... Occurrence 18/484 Nature Of Flight Training Dual Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-181 Date and Time 08 Feb 18 at 17:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 22 Location Papakura Flying Hours(Total) 339 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 106 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 53 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-1-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis Following a go-around the aircraft suffered a power loss. The aircraft attitude was reduced at which point partial power was regained for approximately three seconds. During the ensuing forced landing, the aircraft contacted a fence. The cause of the powe r loss has not been able to be identified.
18/521	2018-02-06 10:45:00	Paraparaumu	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 18/521 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 06 Feb 18 at 10:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 68 Location Paraparaumu Flying Hours(Total) 57 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 40 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 17 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-4-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The WX forecast prior to the cross-country flight did not indicate any adverse conditions. On approach to runway 34 for a touch and go, the pilot was advised the wind was 270/10G20. The pilot did not appreciate the significance of the gusting crosswind , and a gust caused the aircraft to rapidly drift right just before landing. They reported that it happened too quickly to execute a go-around, and the aircraft struck a taxiway sign as it landed on the grass next to the runway. The flight was terminated, and the aircraft was removed from service due to minor damage. The pilot's training provider has since ensured they completed 'strong crosswind' training. They also could not determine what 'degree' of crosswind the pilot had experienced during training. The provider now has their students specifically record crosswind circuits including a 'level of skill' comment in their logbooks, so instructing staff can better gauge their actual level of crosswind experience.
18/376	2018-01-26 10:30:00	Mt Dampier Station	Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600	Loading... Occurrence 18/376 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 Date and Time 26 Jan 18 at 10:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Mt Dampier Station Flying Hours(Total) 2596 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2256 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 242 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft's climb performance was not as expected and it encountered sink just after take-off, forcing the pilot to jettison the load. The airstrip was 1200 feet ASL with a light south-easterly tailwind. Other environmental conditions that morning included an increasing temperature and high humidity. The product being spread was dicalcic which is known not to jettison as quickly as granular fertiliser. Consequently, the aircraft's tailplane struck a fence post at the end of the airstrip. The pilot still had limited control and was able to circle back and land safely. The tailplane assembly was replaced and the aircraft returned to service. The operator has introduced several operational changes to help mitigate future reoccurrence of this issue.
18/12	2018-01-08 09:55:00	Inland Gisborne	Pacific Aerospace 750XL	Loading... Occurrence 18/12 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace 750XL Date and Time 08 Jan 18 at 09:55 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Inland Gisborne Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-4-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was engaged in topdressing at a local farm. The pilot was familiar with the property but had not worked there before. However, he knew that a major set of 50kV power lines ran through the property. During a sowing run, the pilot turned sli ghtly left to minimise product drift over a fence on to a public road. In doing so, the left wing struck the three 50kV power lines, which snagged in the leading edge. The wires broke and the aircraft dragged a long length of them back to the airstrip, where they caught on a fence during landing, and pulled the aircraft off the airstrip into a ditch. The pilot was not hurt. The investigation found that the pilot was too focused on minimising spray drift and did not realise his proximity to the power lines. The operator identified several other factors and these have been addressed internally.
18/21	2018-01-07 12:20:00	Greta Valley	Schweizer 269C-1	Loading... Occurrence 18/21 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C-1 Date and Time 07 Jan 18 at 12:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Greta Valley Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-5-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Rotor RPM decayed at 100 ft on final approach, approximately 150 m from the landing point. The pilot was unable to recover from the situation, and autorotated on to a slope. The helicopter slid down 5-6 m, breaking the tail boom and one skid. No defect s were found. The pilot had very limited experience on the helicopter type and did not recognise the onset of low rotor RPM. This required proactive control inputs, including rolling on throttle. Due to the height above ground and the descent rate, impact with the ground could not be avoided. Pilots are reminded to actively monitor the rotor RPM and to manage the required control inputs.
18/4	2018-01-04 12:10:00	South Hokitika River Mouth	Cessna U206G	Loading... Occurrence 18/4 Nature Of Flight Transport Passenger A to A Aircraft Model Cessna U206G Date and Time 04 Jan 18 at 12:10 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 33 Location South Hokitika River Mouth Flying Hours(Total) 2229 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 1926 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 108 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-04-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During descent, the engine lost power due to insufficient fuel in the left-hand fuel tank. The pilot changed to the right-hand fuel tank which contained sufficient fuel, however the engine would not restart. The pilot carried out a forced landing onto a n earby beach. During the landing roll out, the nose undercarriage leg collapsed due to the soft sand. The aircraft landed below the high tide mark and the incoming king tide swamped the aircraft before it could be moved further up the beach. The aircraft was subsequently written off by insurers. The initial inspection of the aircraft at the accident site found that the left fuel tank was empty of fuel and the right fuel tank was over flowing when the cap was removed (the aircraft was in a nose down attitude at the time). After the aircraft had been moved to a secure location, an engineering inspection of the aircraft, including the fuel system and engine components, was carried out. Apart from a blocked forward fuel tank outlet, no faults were found. It is suspected that either the pilot's technique in attempting to restart the engine may have caused it to flood, or a vapour lock prevented engine power from being restored.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
17/7778	2017-12-07 08:05:00	Parnassus	Gippsland GA200C	Loading... Occurrence 17/7778 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Gippsland GA200C Date and Time 07 Dec 17 at 08:05 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 49 Location Parnassus Flying Hours(Total) 6200 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 120 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-2-Vector Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis While spraying in a steep gully on a downhill run, an impact was felt and heard. The remaining load was dumped, a visual check by the pilot failed to identify any damage, and the flying characteristics were unchanged. The aircraft landed back on the ai rstrip, where a visual inspection found damage to the left wing leading edge near the wing tip. The aircraft had struck a cabbage tree which was not seen by the pilot. The maintenance provider was contacted and an engineer travelled to the airstrip to inspect and repair the aircraft. Spraying operations were able to continue later on the same day.
17/7686	2017-12-06 12:35:00	Thames	Tecnam P2002 Sierra	Loading... Occurrence 17/7686 Nature Of Flight Training Solo Aircraft Model Tecnam P2002 Sierra Date and Time 06 Dec 17 at 12:35 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Thames Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-2-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis A student pilot completed a series of dual circuits, followed by three solo circuits. Having completed their fourth circuit, they then lost directional control after touch-down. The student pilot attempted to go-around, but the aircraft veered off the run way into long grass. The port wing, propeller and nose undercarriage were damaged, and no injuries were sustained. The instructor commented that the most likely cause for the loss of directional control was the student's lack of rudder/nosewheel steering input to counter the runway camber and the natural yawing tendency of the aircraft when full power was applied.
17/7006	2017-11-07 09:01:00	Whanganui	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 17/7006 Nature Of Flight Training Solo Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 07 Nov 17 at 09:01 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Whanganui Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-2-Vector Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis A dual circuit lesson was initially carried out on sealed runway 29, but the last three circuits were completed on the grass vector 32 due to a wind change. This was the first time the student pilot had used runway 32. The student had completed their f irst solo flight four days prior, with an additional two dual flights in the interim. Following completion of the dual circuits, the instructor assessed that the student had met the standards set for further solo circuits and authorised the student for one further circuit. During the landing phase, the student pilot bounced the aircraft. The student lacked the experience to manage the bounce and over-corrected, resulting in a porpoise action and loss of control. The aircraft landed heavily and came to rest on the intersection of grass runway 32 and 29L with damage to the nose wheel, propeller and engine cowls. Remedial training was given to the student in areas such as decision making, going around, and circuits using the grass runway.
17/4600	2017-07-28 11:20:00	Mt Cook Glacier	MBB BK117 B-2	Loading... Occurrence 17/4600 Nature Of Flight Transport passenger A to B Aircraft Model MBB BK117 B-2 Date and Time 28 Jul 17 at 11:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Mt Cook Glacier Flying Hours(Total) - POB 11 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-4-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot elected to go around due to self-induced white-out on the first approach to this unimproved landing site. During a second attempt, the left helicopter skid struck an object and buckled. The pilot aborted the landing and returned to the aerodrome . The company conducted an internal investigation and completed a report of the incident, which found that 'flat light' conditions and self-induced white-out on approach were contributing factors to the occurrence. Rotor downwash at the site picked up and recirculated snow from the surface, resulting in a degraded visual environment (DVE) through self-induced white-out. This was the first flight of the day to the site. Freshly fallen snow was present, and the surface had remained in powder form due to the low temperature and lack of direct sunlight. The lack of direct sunlight created an additional environmental hazard - flat light - in which depth perception and the perception of obstacles is significantly degraded. The pilot's training had included discussions about the effects of flat light and blowing snow, but the conditions were not present during the training session. Practical application of the considerations and techniques used when the conditions are present were not demonstrated. The report by the company made recommendations including the establishment of pre-cut landing pads, and limiting the selection of instructors for these types of environmental conditions. Modifications to their training program were presented, including mandatory re-currency training and specific training topics to be covered. The development of additional procedures particular to the client, and additions to the risk register, were also proposed. The company established a pre-cut pad at the landing site and installed a pole for use as a visual reference for the pilots.
17/3636	2017-06-21 10:30:00	Enroute Taupo	Bell 204B	Loading... Occurrence 17/3636 Nature Of Flight Ferry/Positioning Aircraft Model Bell 204B Date and Time 21 Jun 17 at 10:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 42 Location Enroute Taupo Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-6-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis While enroute to a maintenance facility to troubleshoot avionics degradation, the pilot smelled something burning and turned off all unnecessary electrical items. Smoke and flames were observed through gaps in the instrument panel. The pilot identified a clearing approximately 1-2 miles from his position and turned to land. He shut down the engine and performed an autorotation to the clearing. Due to smoke in the cockpit, he was unable to see out of the front windscreen and made his approach and landing by looking through the chin bubble. After landing, he unsuccessfully attempted to suppress the fire with a handheld fire extinguisher. He secured his license and 'crash bag' and moved away from the helicopter, which was then engulfed in flames and destroyed. The pilot built a signal fire and used flares to signal a passing aircraft and was on site for approximately 3.5 hours before being located. There was insufficient evidence remaining to determine the source of the fire. The pilot had observed rodent excrement in the aircraft several days prior to the accident. The hypotheses established in the insurer's report are that the degradation of the avionics may have been due to rodent activity, and a nest in the heater duct located behind the dash may have acted as a source of ignition. The remains of the aircraft were recovered from the site, and the pilot did not sustain any injuries in the accident.
17/2074	2017-04-22 07:54:00	Hokitika	Airborne Windsports Edge X 582	Loading... Occurrence 17/2074 Nature Of Flight Training Dual Aircraft Model Airborne Windsports Edge X 582 Date and Time 22 Apr 17 at 07:54 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Hokitika Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-5-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis Approximately 300 feet after takeoff, the engine power reduced to idle and simultaneously a small bang or tapping sound was heard with a vibration felt in the airframe, resulting in an immediate decision to turn back and land on the runway. The instruc tor was not completely familiar with the handling characteristics of the trike, which had a higher wing loading that the one he was familiar with. Insufficient height was available to complete the turn back to the runway, resulting in a heavy landing on the aerodrome. A fire then broke out, which destroyed much of the aircraft. Both on board received moderate injuries during the hard landing. Investigation by the instructor revealed that the foot operated throttle inner cable had broken resulting in the loss of engine power. This was not the first time the instructor had experienced an inner throttle cable break. He suggested the following piece of advice, which has since been published in the June 2017 issue of the RAANZ Recreational Pilot e-zine online magazine. On most trike foot-operated throttles, the cable has a sag in it between the throttle pedal and the carburettors. If any moisture gets in to the front of the cable, eg, when taxiing through wet grass, it will migrate to the lowest point of the cable and deterioration of the inner cable will begin. It is suggested that the inner cable be removed, inspected and lubricated at regular intervals.
17/1785	2017-04-09 14:41:00	Pio Pio	Montgomerie Bensen B8MR	Loading... Occurrence 17/1785 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Montgomerie Bensen B8MR Date and Time 09 Apr 17 at 14:41 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 25 Location Pio Pio Flying Hours(Total) 50 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 25 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2020-01-Autumn Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot flew his privately owned Montgomerie Bensen B8MR gyroplane for a local flight. It was a sunny day with minimal cloud and light winds. The gyroplane was witnessed conducting a series of low-level manoeuvres before suddenly losing height and impac ting terrain. The pilot did not survive. The accident likely occurred when sufficient relative airflow through the rotor disc was not maintained. This led to a rapid loss of lift, rotor aerodynamic stall, and loss of control. The investigation identified the following key factors contributed to the accident: 1. The inexperienced pilot was conducting flying manoeuvres outside of his capability, and well below the prescribed minimum safe heights. 2. A handling error by the pilot most likely led to a rotor stall and loss of lift. The nature or cause of the error could not be conclusively established. 3. Depression and/or medication may have adversely affected the pilot's fitness to fly. 4. The Montgomerie Bensen B8MR gyroplane is more difficult to fly than modern gyroplane designs, especially for inexperienced pilots. 5. The pilot had limited interaction with the aviation community. A full report is available on the CAA website.
17/1593	2017-03-17 15:56:00	Ruahine Corner	Maule M-5-210C	Loading... Occurrence 17/1593 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Maule M-5-210C Date and Time 17 Mar 17 at 15:56 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Ruahine Corner Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-6-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During landing on a grass strip, the aircraft bounced, and the pilot elected to begin a go-around. During the go-around, the aircraft drifted sideways, and one wheel entered the longer tussock, pulling the aircraft off the strip. The pilot aborted the go -around, moments later coming to rest off the side of the strip. The pilot will give greater consideration to the pressure altitude of particular airstrips, as well as the handling considerations during a bounce.
17/1103	2017-03-01 17:00:00	Omaka	De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth	Loading... Occurrence 17/1103 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth Date and Time 01 Mar 17 at 17:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-5-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was landing the Tiger Moth in a crosswind when he drifted to the runway edge and struck a runway marker board. As he climbed away, another pilot advised that a main wheel was damaged and that he should carry out a glide approach. The pilot cl imbed to 2,500 feet and shut down the engine for a glide approach. Unfortunately, two other aircraft joined to land, forcing the Tiger Moth pilot to glide further downwind than intended. This resulted in him having to land in scrub just short of the airfield boundary. The pilot is well aware now that he should have made his own decision about the action to take.
17/935	2017-03-01 07:15:00	Raukokore River	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 17/935 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 01 Mar 17 at 07:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 56 Location Raukokore River Flying Hours(Total) 217 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 217 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 23 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-6-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During a private operation, the pilot in command approached to land on a river bank. When the pilot flared the aircraft on landing, the tail rotor contacted the ground and came free. The aircraft then spun a number of times before coming to rest on its le ft side. There was substantial damage to the aircraft tail boom, main rotor blades, left side of the fuselage and firewall. Operators should make use of suitable landing areas and maintain awareness of their approach profile to ensure they keep sufficient tail rotor clearance at all times.
17/631	2017-02-19 09:45:00	Ohakune	Hughes 369E	Loading... Occurrence 17/631 Nature Of Flight Other Aerial Work Aircraft Model Hughes 369E Date and Time 19 Feb 17 at 09:45 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 29 Location Ohakune Flying Hours(Total) 1094 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 803 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 53 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-2-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was conducting external load operations moving beehives. For this operation, two company helicopters were engaged, with both pilots electing to use a 'bee-wing', attached to the belly hook of the aircraft with a short 10 m cable, to lift th e pallets of beehives. At approximately 0920 hours NZDT, the aircraft was on a return flight from the drop off location when the cable, weighted only with the bee-wing, came into contact with the tail rotor. This resulted in the cable wrapping around the tail rotor hub and gearbox, causing the tail rotor assembly and cable with the bee-wing attached, to depart from the aircraft. The aircraft yawed to the right and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. After several rotations, the aircraft struck the side of a ridge, rolled approximately 35 m down the slope and came to rest on its right side. The pilot, and sole occupant of the helicopter, sustained significant injuries and was subsequently airlifted to hospital. The safety investigation was unable to determine conclusively why the cable contacted the tail rotor. It is most likely that the short strop, low mass configuration increased the risk of contact with the tail, particularly when combined with an airspeed at which the load may have become unstable.
17/595	2017-02-15 17:20:00	Kumeroa	Air Tractor AT-402B	Loading... Occurrence 17/595 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Air Tractor AT-402B Date and Time 15 Feb 17 at 17:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Kumeroa Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-1-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On recommencing an agricultural operation, the pilot circled the remote airstrip to assess the wind and ensure the strip was still clear. The wind sock indicated nil wind. The pilot commenced the approach, but on short finals a significant sink was enc ountered. The pilot was unable to arrest the rate of sink by applying power and increasing the nose attitude. The aircraft contacted a bank, collapsing the undercarriage and damaging the wings, and coming to rest on the airstrip.
17/535	2017-02-11 19:30:00	Tapanui	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 17/535 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 11 Feb 17 at 19:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 35 Location Tapanui Flying Hours(Total) 5157 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 2500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-5-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During an agricultural operation, the pilot was spraying up and down a hillside. At the bottom of the hill the pilot performed a descending right hand turn towards rising ground. The aircraft was heavier than the pilot anticipated and started to sink t owards the hill. Unable to arrest the sink with collective the pilot jettisoned the remaining load and touched down with some forward speed. The aircraft skid caught on a waratah and rolled forward and over, down the hill.
17/289	2017-01-28 07:59:00	Mahoenui	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 17/289 Nature Of Flight Other Aerial Work Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 28 Jan 17 at 07:59 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Mahoenui Flying Hours(Total) 13996 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 4687 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 127 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-5-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During the initial climb, the pilot observed that one of the two strops securing an external load of fence posts had slipped. One of the fence posts then fell from the centre of the bundle. The pilot initiated a descent to place the remaining load on the ground. During the approach, more fence posts slipped from the remaining strop and the pilot jettisoned the load. After the load released, the pilot felt an impact in the rear of the helicopter and identified a loss of tail rotor authority. The pilot executed an emergency descent and landing, during which the helicopter rolled and was destroyed. The engineering investigation found that the strop had wrapped around the tail rotor pitch links after being jettisoned. Following the incident, the company created a requirement for pilots conducting external load operations to be briefed by a pilot who had attended a CAA-provided load rigging course. Additional controls were implemented in company lifting procedures, including strop selection, rigging, and personal protective equipment use. Refresher training on external load rigging and lifting was also conducted.
17/154	2017-01-20 11:33:00	Kekerengu	Cessna A185F	Loading... Occurrence 17/154 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Cessna A185F Date and Time 20 Jan 17 at 11:33 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Kekerengu Flying Hours(Total) 1090 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 1032 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-6-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis While landing up-slope on a private airstrip, the aircraft likely encountered a sudden windshear or tail wind, causing rapid descent and a very hard landing. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft, which then departed the airstrip down an emba nkment. The pilot and front seat passenger suffered serious back and internal injuries from the initial ground contact, and were trapped in the aircraft until emergency services arrived. The two people seated in the rear suffered minor injuries and were able to free themselves from the aircraft. Although the pilot had not landed on this particular airstrip previously, he was familiar with the use of similar types of airstrips. It is likely that a sea breeze was beginning to build in strength at the time of the approach to land, giving a fluctuating tailwind which was not detected by the pilot. There was no windsock installed at the airstrip which could have provided useful wind information.

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16/6701	2016-12-12 09:02:00	North of Wairoa	Pacific Aerospace 750XL	Loading... Occurrence 16/6701 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace 750XL Date and Time 12 Dec 16 at 09:02 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location North of Wairoa Flying Hours(Total) 8301 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 5807 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 345 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot of a Pacific Aerospace Ltd 750XL, was conducting a positioning flight between aerial topdressing tasks in the Gisborne Region. The pilot elected to detour en route, to an area where a pilot from the same operator was also conducting aerial topdr essing. While flying low level, the aircraft struck six 110 kV high voltage power lines spanning the valley. The aircraft was witnessed trailing wires from the left wing and subsequently impacting terrain. The safety investigation identified a number of human factors which influenced the pilot's decision making to deviate from the original plan. The pilot had also not conducted a hazard brief for the area to be flown at low level and as a consequence did not have the most accurate and well informed mental model of the environment and hazards to be faced. Due to the limitations of an individual's attentional resource, it is likely the pilot experienced inattentional blindness, leading the pilot to strike the high voltage power lines. As a result of the safety investigation a number of safety actions have been raised regarding the purpose of the hazard identification process and its importance to pilots' mental models and decision-making. Furthermore, the implementation of a Team Resource Management (TRM) approach to agricultural aviation operations will provide pilots the support required when plans change. Ensuring pilots have the appropriate and pertinent information at the time reduces the risk of heuristics and biases influencing pilots' decision-making.
16/6319	2016-11-23 14:12:00	Feilding	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 16/6319 Nature Of Flight Training dual Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 23 Nov 16 at 14:12 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Feilding Flying Hours(Total) 502 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 40 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-3-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During the final approach to land, a glide approach with a crosswind was attempted. During the landing phase, the aircraft was caught by a gust of wind causing loss of control. A runway excursion resulted with the aircraft coming to rest in the long grass beside the runway. The aircraft received substantial damage to the left wing tip, propeller, nose landing gear, and forward fuselage. The crew were uninjured. The student was nearing his PPL flight test. Following a dual training exercise away from the circuit, it was decided to conduct a series of circuits which included flapless and glide approaches. The first touch and go was a flapless landing. During the flapless landing, the crew noticed a crosswind from the left. The crosswind was corrected for on the touch-down with no problem. Two glide approaches were then carried out. The student fell short on both occasions, and carried out a go-around. On the third circuit the crew decided to make a glide approach and a full stop landing. The glide approach was satisfactory, but as soon as the aircraft touched down, it started going off the runway to the left with its right wing down. The instructor waited a couple of seconds for the student to correct for it, but the situation did not improve. As the aircraft was heading for the grass on the left, the instructor took the controls and applied full power to initiate a go-around. The aircraft became airborne but drifted to the right of the runway with its right wing down. The aircraft then descended, and struck the ground with its nose wheel and right wing. After the aircraft came to a full stop, smoke started to come out of the instrument panel. The aircraft was secured and the crew evacuated because of the risk of fire. An instructor on the ground estimated the crosswind component to be 15 to 20 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the Cessna 152 is 12 knots. The company investigation identified that low instructor experience and a lack of guidelines and SOPs for staff guidance were factors in the accident.
16/5811	2016-10-31 13:09:00	Glenbervie Forest	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 16/5811 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 31 Oct 16 at 13:09 Pilot Licence Commercial pilot licence (H) Pilot Age 42 Location Glenbervie Forest Flying Hours(Total) 2060 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1630 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 2016-007 Publishing Reference 2019-04-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was conducting a pre-application survey of a forestry block. The pilot and passsenger were returning from the survey when the helicopter crashed into area of native bush. A post-impact fire occurred, extensively damaging the helicopter. Bot h occupants suffered fatal injuries. An investigation was conducted by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), AO-2016-007. The investigation was unable to establish the cause of the accident. A report is available on the TAIC website.
16/5545	2016-10-18 11:13:00	Matamata	Titan T51 Mustang	Loading... Occurrence 16/5545 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Titan T51 Mustang Date and Time 18 Oct 16 at 11:13 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 80 Location Matamata Flying Hours(Total) 5085 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2020-1-Autumn Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On the day of the accident the pilot intended to carry out a local flight. During take-off, an engine power loss occurred at approximately 250 feet AGL. The aircraft was observed to descend steeply and strike the ground approximately 40 metres off the end of the runway. The aircraft was a three-quarter scale replica aircraft, which had been built from a kitset by a team of aircraft engineers with assistance from the pilot. The pilot had chosen to fit a Mazda 13B Renesis rotary engine to the aircraft. This was the only known example with this engine installation. The pilot had carried out unsupervised maintenance on the No 2 Engine Control Unit when he had the fuel schedule map modified. This may have accounted for the loss of engine performance and subsequent total engine power loss. When the aircraft struck the ground, the shoulder harness failed to restrain the pilot's upper body allowing him to strike the instrument panel and control stick, resulting in fatal injuries. The positioning of the pilot's shoulder harness attachment to the pilot's seat frame caused the seat frame to fail. The CAA safety investigation determined that the accident forces involved when the aircraft struck the ground were within the range considered survivable for human tolerance. First responders to the aircraft had difficulty opening the cockpit canopy to gain access to the pilot. The pilot had incorporated a modification to the aircraft and had installed internal canopy locks which could not be accessed externally. The CAA issued a Continuing Airworthiness Notice (CAN) 25-001 Titan Aircraft Company T-51D Mustang - Seat Belt Attachment in September 2017. The CAN advises owners of the recommended shoulder harness attachment location. Following a recommendation by the CAA to the Titan Aircraft Company, the company has agreed to publish a T-51 advisory notice. The notice will advise that the use of the top rail on the pilot seat back for the mounting of the shoulder harness is not recommended. At the time of completing the CAA safety investigation report, the publishing of the Titan Aircraft Company advisory notice had not been completed. A full report is on the CAA website.
16/5176	2016-09-29 09:30:00	Wanaka	Morgan Aero Works Cheetah Sierra 100	Loading... Occurrence 16/5176 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Morgan Aero Works Cheetah Sierra 100 Date and Time 29 Sep 16 at 09:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 58 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 2100 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 6 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-2-Vector Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot reduced power too soon during the landing flare resulting in a high rate of descent causing the aircraft to land heavily. The nose wheel was sheared off and the aircraft slid to a stop on the grass runway. The pilot suggested that he failed to a ccount for the increased weight of 2 PoB and not having much total time in that aircraft type.
16/5196	2016-09-21 09:00:00	Oruanui	Air Tractor AT-502B	Loading... Occurrence 16/5196 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Air Tractor AT-502B Date and Time 21 Sep 16 at 09:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 35 Location Oruanui Flying Hours(Total) 9000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 199 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-4-Vector Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was using an airstrip on a farm that had been converted from a forestry block. The strip had been levelled, but there were still some native bush roots in the soil. On takeoff, the pilot struck a root that caused damage to the brake joint, re sulting in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A crosswind required the pilot to apply opposing brake to keep directional control. When the aircraft started to yaw, the pilot applied opposing brake and realised that he had no brake available. While the pilot was trying to correct the yaw he did not notice the decreased airspeed. The pilot managed to jettison the majority of the load before going off the end of the strip, bounced in a rough paddock bending the main landing gear and the tail wheel. After getting airborne, and confirmation that the aircraft in fact still had landing gear, the pilot opted to land at Taupo. Following the accident, an inspection of the air strip found approximately 15 pieces of wood. To prevent a similar occurrence, a mandatory pilot inspection of the airstrip before and during every job has been reinstated.
16/4800	2016-09-12 15:00:00	Queenstown	Eurocopter AS 350 B2	Loading... Occurrence 16/4800 Nature Of Flight Transport Passenger A to B Aircraft Model Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Date and Time 12 Sep 16 at 15:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Queenstown Flying Hours(Total) 2701 POB 6 Flying Hours (on Type) 1245 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference 2016-006 Publishing Reference 2018-5-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During the approach to land, the helicopter landed heavily, bounced and then rolled onto its side. One of the tourists onboard received moderate injuries and was admitted to hospital. The initial investigation by the CAA found that it was likely that a n unexpected change in wind conditions occurred during the latter stage of the approach, which was not detected by the pilot. This resulted in a high rate of descent in close proximity to the ground. The pilot attempted to turn the helicopter away from the rising terrain and arrest the rate of descent but was unable to do so. The helicopter subsequently landed heavily and rolled over. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission report AO-2016-006 is available on its website, www.taic.org.nz.
16/3752	2016-07-23 09:45:00	Te Awamutu	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 16/3752 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 23 Jul 16 at 09:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 23 Location Te Awamutu Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-2-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During approach to land on a private farm paddock, the pilot elected to perform a run-on landing due to what the pilot described as a feeling of sponginess in the tail rotor pedals. The pilot was concerned that a mechanical failure had caused a loss of ta il rotor authority. After initiating the run-on landing, the pilot raised the collective in an attempt to abort the manoeuvre due to concern that the helicopter was tipping. The helicopter became airborne again, and the tail rotor struck terrain. The tail rotor strike caused the tail rotor drive shaft to twist, leading to a loss of tail rotor drive. The helicopter subsequently spun through at least one full rotation and landed heavily. The safety investigation could not determine the cause of the spongy feeling the pilot experienced. No mechanical defects were identified that could have caused a loss of tail rotor authority before the tail rotor strike. Environmental conditions at the time of the accident did not contribute to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Fatigue was not considered a contributing factor.
16/2772	2016-06-03 11:10:00	Raglan	Cessna 172S	Loading... Occurrence 16/2772 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Cessna 172S Date and Time 03 Jun 16 at 11:10 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 29 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 120 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 110 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector 2017-1 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft ran through the fence at the end of the runway and came to rest about 100m into the next paddock. The aircraft suffered damage that required it to be moved by truck to a repair facility. The pilot stated that he was attempting a second approa ch after a go-around due to pedestrians crossing the runway. He described having an aiming point but had trouble maintaining that approach profile. The aircraft then floated during the flare and once the nose wheel was on the ground he realised he only had about 50m to stop. After the accident he also noticed he had landed with a slight tail wind that was not noticeable by observing the windsock while he was in the air. The pilot advises that he will seek additional airstrip flying and tuition as a result of this accident.
16/3505	2016-05-30 15:15:00	Nicks Head Station	Pacific Aerospace 750XL	Loading... Occurrence 16/3505 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace 750XL Date and Time 30 May 16 at 15:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Nicks Head Station Flying Hours(Total) 3928 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3428 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 300 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-4-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During the takeoff roll, the pilot noticed the airspeed was below that nominated at the decision point and he started to open the hopper doors to the sow position. He then initiated a jettison at the rotate point when he realised the aircraft wasn't other wise going to become airborne. The aircraft travelled past the rotate point and the left wheel dragged though some soft ground that had recently been turned over, slowing the aircraft further. It clipped a fence 145 m from the end of the airstrip in a left wing low attitude. The aircraft was controllable and so the pilot elected to return and land on the airstrip. The pilot cannot remember clearing his hopper at the end of the sowing run, or checking his hopper was clear before accepting the next load. The hopper camera was serviceable. The sowing runs had become varied in length due to shutting-off for bush areas. Therefore, product was left over at the end of some runs, and this in turn could have led to an overload situation on the next sortie.
16/1970	2016-05-01 14:50:00	Tauranga	PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk"	Loading... Occurrence 16/1970 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk" Date and Time 01 May 16 at 14:50 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 19 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 4 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-3-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The student glider pilot was conducting a first solo flight on type in the single-seat PW-5 glider. Observers witnessed the glider over fly the intended runway for landing, commence a left turn and descend at a high rate, striking the ground. The pilot in itially survived the accident, but passed away the following day from injuries received. The CAA safety investigation found that the accident occurred as a result of the pilot losing control of the glider during a steep left turn after a discontinued landing approach. Due to the low altitude when the loss of control occurred, the pilot was unable to recover before the glider struck the ground. The investigation also identified that the student pilot had minimal prior solo flight experience. A lack of guidance material in the Gliding New Zealand Instructor's Training Manual with regards to single-seat glider conversion was also identified as an issue. CAA Safety Recommendation 17A1007 for amendment to the manual was accepted and completed by Gliding New Zealand.
16/1755	2016-04-15 15:45:00	Tikitere	Guimbal Cabri G2	Loading... Occurrence 16/1755 Nature Of Flight Training Solo Aircraft Model Guimbal Cabri G2 Date and Time 15 Apr 16 at 15:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Tikitere Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference AO-2016-04 Publishing Reference 2018-1-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot of the helicopter heard a loud noise on departure, followed by the smell of smoke. They then saw smoke in the cabin and made a precautionary powered landing on a farm paddock. Before exiting the aircraft, the pilot pulled the mixture, turned off the mags, fuel pump and master. Once a safe distance away, they looked back and saw flames already at the mast head. The helicopter was destroyed by fire. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission report 16-004 is available on their web site, www.taic.org.nz.
16/1625	2016-04-07 21:10:00	Whakatane	Guimbal Cabri G2	Loading... Occurrence 16/1625 Nature Of Flight Training Dual Aircraft Model Guimbal Cabri G2 Date and Time 07 Apr 16 at 21:10 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 54 Location Whakatane Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-3-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The instructor failed to anticipate the decay in RPM and the requirement to anticipate the required throttle/power input during an autorotation exercise at night. The resulting impact with the ground caused extensive damage to the helicopter without injur y to the crew.
16/835	2016-03-01 12:30:00	Kaitoke airstrip	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 16/835 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 01 Mar 16 at 12:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 33 Location Kaitoke airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 80 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 80 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-3-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was conducting a local flight to the Kaitoke airstrip. On his first approach to land, he mis-judged the approach and went around. He then made the decision to attempt another approach. On this approach, he was too high and fast, and the aircraft touched down well into the airstrip. The aircraft bounced and the pilot initiated a go-around. He then retracted the flap before applying power, which resulted in the aircraft landing heavily in a nose down attitude on the airstrip. The heavy landing resulted in the failure of the nose wheel and right main wheel assembly, followed by propeller contact with the ground. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot and his passenger were not injured. Following the accident, the pilot has completed remedial training with the CFI and also completed his PPL cross-country training. The pilot also gave a presentation to club members at a pilot's night recounting the events and 'lessons learned' from the accident.
16/437	2016-02-06 15:40:00	Ben Ohau Range	Schleicher ASH 31 Mi	Loading... Occurrence 16/437 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Schleicher ASH 31 Mi Date and Time 06 Feb 16 at 15:40 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 55 Location Ben Ohau Range Flying Hours(Total) 289 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 92 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 89 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-2-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis CAA's investigation found that the accident occurred as a result of the glider striking the side of a ridgeline while attempting to gain altitude in close proximity to mountainous terrain. The pilot was able to vacate the wreckage and then move some dista nce from the glider, before succumbing to injuries received in the accident. There was a delay in locating the glider because the pilot did not activate their Personal Locator Beacon; there was no flight following information; and the pilot's intended route was unknown. The pilot was operating within the Civil Aviation Rule requirements and within the guidelines of the gliding club, of which the pilot was a member. No CAA safety recommendations were raised as a result of this accident. A safety action was carried out by Gliding New Zealand by amending their Advisory Circular AC2-13 Mountain and Ridge Soaring Safety Principles, providing glider pilots with advice on flight following procedures. CAA Safety Investigation Report 16/437 is on the CAA website.
16/231	2016-01-24 10:30:00	Taumarunui	Cessna 180	Loading... Occurrence 16/231 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Cessna 180 Date and Time 24 Jan 16 at 10:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 70 Location Taumarunui Flying Hours(Total) 1000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 900 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2016 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While approaching to land on a farm airstrip, considerable sink was encountered on short final. The pilot began a go-around, but the aircraft struck rising ground. That caused the right-hand undercarriage leg to fail. The aircraft became airborne again an d the pilot was able to continue to fly the aircraft. He made an emergency landing at Taumarunui Aerodrome where the aircraft sustained damage to the right wing and propeller.

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15/6180	2015-12-27 12:45:00	Raglan	Tecnam P2004 Bravo	Loading... Occurrence 15/6180 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Tecnam P2004 Bravo Date and Time 27 Dec 15 at 12:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 182 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 104 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2016 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft experienced sudden sink crossing the fence, resulting in a heavy landing and a go-around. A safe landing was made on a second attempt. At the end of the landing roll, the aircraft was difficult to turn and leaning to the left side. Damage to the left main landing gear was noticed, and a borrowed part fitted. The operator consulted the OEM manual and the aircraft was thoroughly tested and ground run before being flown back to Parakai. The nose gear part of the combined engine/nose gear mounting was subsequently replaced.
15/5585	2015-11-30 14:15:00	Mt Tarawera	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 15/5585 Nature Of Flight Transport Passenger A to A Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 30 Nov 15 at 14:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 24 Location Mt Tarawera Flying Hours(Total) 251 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 98 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 57 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-6-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was on a standard scenic flight route which included a planned landing on top of Mt Tarawera. The pilot-in-command (PIC) approached the normal landing location from the north, and in line with the western crater rim, as had been done ear lier that day. During the final stages of approach, the aircraft experienced turbulence and an increased rate of sink. The pilot allowed the airspeed to decrease with the intention of turning into wind for the final stage of approach and landing. However, the sink rate increased and PIC flight control input was insufficient to arrest the rate of sink. This resulted in the helicopter contacting the ground heavily and short of the landing area. The PIC decided to complete the landing at that point, however, the tail rotor contacted a rock that was unseen by the PIC. Two contributing factors were identified in the operator's investigation: 1. The PIC carried out the approach and landing based on information obtained during an earlier flight, and failed to notice that the wind direction had changed. 2. The PIC did not provide the required control inputs to prevent the heavy landing.
15/5371	2015-11-10 12:15:00	Dunedin	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 15/5371 Nature Of Flight Training Solo Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 10 Nov 15 at 12:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 29 Location Dunedin Flying Hours(Total) 20 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 20 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2016 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Following a dual check flight, the student was sent solo for further circuit consolidation. The instructor remained in the vicinity of the apron to observe the student's circuits. The student pilot took off and flew a normal circuit, approach, and landing that was observed by the instructor. On application of power for the touch and go, the aircraft veered to the left and departed the runway onto the grass, coming to rest approximately 5 metres from the runway edge. During the runway excursion, the aircraft's nose wheel collapsed resulting in the propeller and right wing tip contacting the ground. The student reported that he touched down normally on the runway but as he applied power to take off again, the aircraft veered to the left. The student applied rudder to attempt to keep straight on the runway centreline, but directional control was not regained, resulting in the aircraft vacating the runway onto the grass. The operator determined that the student pilot most likely failed to apply sufficient right rudder on the takeoff roll when full power was applied. It appears that the student may have panicked as the aircraft began to veer from the centreline and failed to close the throttle which could have prevented the situation from escalating. Following the accident, the student has received a ground briefing on the importance of maintaining directional control of the aircraft while on the runway and has also undergone further dual training.
15/5060	2015-10-25 08:30:00	Raetihi	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 15/5060 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 25 Oct 15 at 08:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 34 Location Raetihi Flying Hours(Total) 505 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 255 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2016 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was engaged in a spraying operation, applying weed killer on a paddock in hill country near Raetihi. The pilot reported turning too tightly at the end of a run when approximately 20 per cent to 30 per cent through the load. The pilot turned t he helicopter into wind and downhill towards his escape route, but with inadequate power available to recover, the tail struck the ground. The pilot reports that he has discussed the event with his peers, and that "they have all learned from this". The pilot also reports follow-up training with his instructor.
15/4926	2015-10-15 09:05:00	Napier	BAC BAC-167 Strikemaster Mk88	Loading... Occurrence 15/4926 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model BAC BAC-167 Strikemaster Mk88 Date and Time 15 Oct 15 at 09:05 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Napier Flying Hours(Total) 625 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 55 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2016 Damage Unknown Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was cleared to join long final and pass behind a much slower aircraft. While searching for the aircraft, and making radio calls to assist locating the other aircraft, the pilot did not fully complete the landing checks. The other aircraft was th en told to hold clear, but the pilot did not complete short final checks to confirm the gear was down. It was also noted after the incident that the wheels warning light was not functioning.
15/4474	2015-09-17 09:30:00	Kioreroa Road		Loading... Occurrence 15/4474 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model - Date and Time 17 Sep 15 at 09:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Kioreroa Road Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2015 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis A DJI 900s drone with a MTOW of 8.4 kilograms was being used commercially to film a property for a real estate company. The pilot misjudged the distance to adjacent power wires and the RPAS struck the wires causing a twist in the wires and a flashover to occur. This cut out power to 201 industrial customers for 19 minutes. The RPAS was destroyed.
15/4404	2015-09-12 09:15:00	Rolleston	Guimbal Cabri G2	Loading... Occurrence 15/4404 Nature Of Flight Training solo Aircraft Model Guimbal Cabri G2 Date and Time 12 Sep 15 at 09:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 51 Location Rolleston Flying Hours(Total) 22 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 22 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 21 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-2-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis As the pilot came into a hover during the flare for landing, the aircraft started yawing to the left. The student did not correct this yaw and when the aircraft passed through approximately 150-180 degrees, the yaw quickened to a point where the student l ost control of the aircraft. The aircraft completed just over two full 360 degree rotations to the left before impacting the ground. Student was uninjured. It was identified that the fenestron tail rotor system of the helicopter requires pilots to anticipate control inputs in advance of the "normal" requirements for a conventional tail rotor system. Caution should therefore be exercised when completing type ratings and conversions.
15/4097	2015-08-23 17:12:00	Stratford	Zenith Zodiac CH 601-XL	Loading... Occurrence 15/4097 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Zenith Zodiac CH 601-XL Date and Time 23 Aug 15 at 17:12 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 58 Location Stratford Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector 2016-6 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was returning to Stratford aerodrome, and was well south of Mokau, when it encountered a wall of cloud that prevented the flight from continuing down the coastline. The pilot decided to divert inland, and climbed up to about 6000 feet to have a look at conditions. He saw what he thought was a route under the cloud, descended, and continued the flight towards Stratford. He encountered marginal weather in the area to the west of Whangamomona. He knew from his navigation app that Stratford was only 18 NM away, and this area was where he had done his flight training, so he felt comfortable enough to continue. He radioed Stratford and advised a colleague that he was 18 NM away and "we'd be there soon". He was flying above the hill tops, but beneath the cloud layer, so he slowed the aeroplane down to about 40 mph. Soon after, he found himself trapped by cloud below the hill tops in a narrow valley and that his way ahead was also blocked. He immediately realised that his only option was to make a 'controlled crash'. He closed the throttle, pulled the nose of the aeroplane up, and within a few seconds everything came to a stop. The aircraft had slid down a steep slope and came to a stop with the nose resting in a creek.
15/3673	2015-07-27 13:20:00	Queenstown	Eurocopter AS 350 B3	Loading... Occurrence 15/3673 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO A Aircraft Model Eurocopter AS 350 B3 Date and Time 27 Jul 15 at 13:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 36 Location Queenstown Flying Hours(Total) 2198 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 651 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 75 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2016 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis After disembarking the passengers during a scenic snowfields flight, the helicopter weather-cocked in a gust of wind and slid rearwards a short distance down a gentle slope, until the rear snowshoes dug in and caused the helicopters tail rotor blades to c ontact the snow. The machine was shut down and the passengers were recovered off the mountain a short time later by another helicopter. An engineering inspection was carried out and the helicopter was flown off the mountain later that day. It was returned to service at a later date after a thorough inspection.
15/3613	2015-07-25 14:31:00	Balclutha	Denney Kitfox IV	Loading... Occurrence 15/3613 Nature Of Flight Training dual Aircraft Model Denney Kitfox IV Date and Time 25 Jul 15 at 14:31 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Balclutha Flying Hours(Total) 591 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 30 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-2-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Shortly after takeoff, in the climb at approximately 300 ft agl, the engine lost power. The purpose of the flight was dual training. On hearing the engine power loss, the instructor took control and lowered the aircraft nose to prevent a stall. The instru ctor decided that it was not possible to land on the remaining runway and planned an approach to land over a flood bank beyond a river at the end of the aerodrome. As the aircraft descended, the pilot realised the aircraft would not clear the flood bank, so turned parallel to the river. The instructor levelled the wings and picked a landing spot, but the surface was quite rough. The aircraft landed abruptly and sustained damage to the fuselage, wings and propeller.
15/3149	2015-06-26 12:00:00	Hamilton	Cessna 172S	Loading... Occurrence 15/3149 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 172S Date and Time 26 Jun 15 at 12:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Hamilton Flying Hours(Total) 38 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 38 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2016 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On landing, after completion of a 1.5 hour solo cross-country training flight, the aircraft touched down hard following an unstable approach. The aircraft ballooned back into the air, then bounced several times along the runway before coming to a stop. Du ring the bounces, both the propeller and tail struck the runway causing extensive damage to the aircraft. Approaching the aerodrome, the student was cleared for a Mystery Creek Arrival which he flew initially at 1800 feet. He was provided with a descent clearance approaching Mystery Creek, and to join direct for right base runway 18 right, the student's first landing on that runway. The student established the aircraft in a rapid descent in order to arrive at 1200 feet at the normal flap configuration point. Once the aircraft arrived at 1200 feet, the student re-set the nose attitude at idle power in order to stabilise the speed for flap extension. He then extended the first stage of flap. The student noted that the aircraft was initially high on the base leg. The second stage of flap was extended just before beginning the final turn. During the turn, the student noted again that the aircraft was high on profile. The student established on final using the PAPI lights for 18 left as his primary means for judging the approach profile. At no time did the student use any point on runway 18 right to project his approach profile, or use an aim point on the runway. He noted the aircraft was a few hundred feet high on approach. He stated that although he was high he could regain the approach profile by leaving the power at idle and lowering the nose. Once one red light appeared in the PAPI, the student applied power to stabilise the speed. He observed that the airspeed was 61 knots before crossing the threshold. Just prior to touchdown, the student looked out the right side of the aircraft and sighted an aircraft on the taxiway. He made a judgement that his rate of descent was excessive, and instinctively pulled back on the control column to avoid hitting the ground too hard. The landing was very firm, resulting in the aircraft bouncing back into the air. The student reactively checked forward on the control column, and as he did so, the aircraft descended towards the runway. He attempted to settle the aircraft back onto the runway using elevator, but was unable to. A subsequent loss of control was experienced and the aircraft porpoised down the runway until it came to a stop. He noted that he was not able to use the controls normally. He had not adjusted the elevator trim during the approach - the trim was found to be at 1 cm nose down after landing. This would have made the aircraft more difficult for the student to control in pitch during the flare and subsequent bounce. Following the accident, the student received additional training, and the organisations training procedures were revised.
15/3050	2015-06-23 10:40:00	Matamata	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 15/3050 Nature Of Flight Training solo Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 23 Jun 15 at 10:40 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 30 Location Matamata Flying Hours(Total) 14 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 11 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During landing, following the second circuit of their second solo flight, the student failed to hold sufficient back pressure on the elevator which resulted in the aircraft landing heavily on the nose wheel. The aircraft bounced and landed heavily again o n the nose wheel which caused the nose landing gear to fail. Once the aircraft had come to rest, the student was able to vacate the aircraft uninjured. Following the accident, the student is continuing with advanced dual training exercises, until the student and the training provider are confident with the student's abilities for further solo flight.
15/2707	2015-05-31 07:03:00	Oparau, near Kawhia	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 15/2707 Nature Of Flight Ferry/positioning Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 31 May 15 at 07:03 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Oparau, near Kawhia Flying Hours(Total) 990 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 392 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 252 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2016 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On the first landing of the morning into the airstrip, the pilot landed the aircraft to the left of the centreline. This was in line with a washout further up the airstrip, which the pilot did not detect due to the dull and gloomy weather conditions. When the pilot realised, he initiated a go-around. The left wheel dropped into the washout and the left wing contacted the boundary fence. This caused substantial damage to the wing, aileron, rear spar and elevator. Getting airborne, the pilot coaxed his aircraft over a set of power lines, then continued a left hand circuit to land again on the same airstrip.
15/2180	2015-05-05 17:20:00	Waipatiki	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 15/2180 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 05 May 15 at 17:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Waipatiki Flying Hours(Total) 15074 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 10402 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 138 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was conducting a low level spray operation and flew into an unmarked wire.
15/2015	2015-04-26 22:15:00	Whenuapai	Piper PA-31	Loading... Occurrence 15/2015 Nature Of Flight Training dual Aircraft Model Piper PA-31 Date and Time 26 Apr 15 at 22:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Whenuapai Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2016 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The operator reported that the aircraft landed with the landing gear in the fully retracted position after the pilot's various attempts to extend the gear failed. A joint operator and CAA investigation determined that the landing gear selector lever ca ble locking mechanism had failed. It was further determined that the mechanism had been superseded by a Service Bulletin dating back to 1971, but had not been carried out. The investigation also found the manufacturer's Illustrated Parts Catalogue for the serial number effecting the aircraft to be incorrect in its depiction of the type of selector locking mechanism supposed to be fitted. The manufacturer and the Federal Aviation Administration were advised of the accident and the anomalies identified in the Illustrated Parts Catalogue, along with the existence of the Service Bulletin affecting a number of aircraft still in service.
15/1562	2015-04-03 15:40:00	Tomahawk Beach	Cessna 182P	Loading... Occurrence 15/1562 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Cessna 182P Date and Time 03 Apr 15 at 15:40 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Tomahawk Beach Flying Hours(Total) 203 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 38 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Due to an engine power loss, the pilot carried out a forced landing on to a beach, but to avoid people, he had no option but to land on the soft sand. The aircraft landed heavily on touchdown and nosed over. Before the partial power loss, carburettor ici ng had been experienced and the pilot had cleared this by using carburettor heat. During maintenance investigation, the engine was removed from the aircraft and installed in a test rig. The engine was successfully started and run up. Engine operation was normal with full power available. It was thought likely that full application of carburettor heat may have momentarily worsened the situation, but with insufficient height available, the pilot was committed to a forced landing before power could be restored.
15/1558	2015-04-03 14:30:00	Omaka	Flug Werk FW 190 A8/N	Loading... Occurrence 15/1558 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Flug Werk FW 190 A8/N Date and Time 03 Apr 15 at 14:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On completion of a display practice, the aircraft was landing with a crosswind from the left. At the runway mid-point, the aircraft ground looped to the left, sustaining damage to the left undercarriage and wingtip, and to the propeller. Investigation fo und that the right brake actuator had been bent during flight, rendering it unusable. The resulting asymmetric braking may have contributed to the ground loop.
15/1326	2015-03-23 12:00:00	Pongoroa	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 15/1326 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 23 Mar 15 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 46 Location Pongoroa Flying Hours(Total) 1606 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1328 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 118 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-3-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While the helicopter was spreading fertiliser with an underslung bucket, the clutch failed at approximately 30 ft. As the pilot tried to manage the descent by controlling RPM with the throttle, the helicopter descended onto the bucket, resulting in damage to the tail rotor gearbox and tail boom. No contributing factors could be found to establish the cause.
15/1129	2015-03-16 11:24:00	Motatapu Valley	Cessna 185B	Loading... Occurrence 15/1129 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Cessna 185B Date and Time 16 Mar 15 at 11:24 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Motatapu Valley Flying Hours(Total) - POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 4 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-6-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During a private flight from Wanaka aerodrome to the Branches Station, the aircraft collided with terrain in the Motatapu River North Branch, near Wanaka. All four occupants on board were fatally injured. The CAA safety investigation found that the air craft collided with terrain during a poor visibility reversal turn. The forecast weather conditions were not conducive for flight under Visual Flight Rules for the route intended to be flown. There was no evidence to suggest the pilots were subjected to any time pressure to reach their destination. The CAA safety investigation determined that the actions and decision-making by the pilots prior to, and during, the flight, including a breach of Civil Aviation Rules and not following recommended practices, contributed to the accident. A full report is on the CAA website.
15/1102	2015-03-14 17:20:00	French Pass	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 15/1102 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 14 Mar 15 at 17:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 66 Location French Pass Flying Hours(Total) 810 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter pilot was conducting a private flight in in the vicinity of D�Urville Island. Witnesses observed the helicopter flying low in a north-easterly direction toward French Pass, and climbing to the ridgeline below the D�Urville Island overhead p ower line crossing. The helicopter was then seen to be in a steep dive, followed by it striking the surface of the sea in a nose-down attitude. It's most likely that the pilot suffered a lapse in memory concerning the power lines, resulting in a wire strike occurring when they climbed to overfly the ridgeline. This accident highlights the need for pilots to be cognisant of complying with the minimum altitudes for VFR flight, as prescribed in Civil Aviation Rules Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules. This is to provide a margin of safety to prevent collisions with obstacles or hazards, knowing that loss of awareness of obstacles and hazards can occur. Pilots also need to be familiar and pre-briefed regarding obstacles and hazards on the route that they plan to fly.
15/1101	2015-03-14 12:10:00	Kinloch	Neico Aviation Lancair 320	Loading... Occurrence 15/1101 Nature Of Flight Private Other Aircraft Model Neico Aviation Lancair 320 Date and Time 14 Mar 15 at 12:10 Pilot Licence Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 72 Location Kinloch Flying Hours(Total) 1200 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 600 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-1-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was conducting a private VFR flight. At approximately 4000 feet, a "sudden, major vibration up front" was experienced. The pilot immediately made a MAYDAY call on the local traffic frequency. The MAYDAY was heard by another pilot, who relayed the distress call to the air traffic controller who in turn notified Search and Rescue. The pilot closed the throttle and located a topdressing strip within gliding range. The pilot landed the aircraft safely, but was unable to stop in the distance available, and the aircraft continued into the top of trees beyond the end of the strip. The pilot was not injured, but the aircraft was destroyed. Subsequent inspection found that one of the Aerotek VP AP406 propeller blades had separated completely from the hub and was missing. This occurred at a normal rpm setting in the cruise. The remaining 3 blades remained secure in the retention ferrules. The pilot reported that the pre-flight checks were completed, which included checking each blade for movement or play. No abnormalities were detected in the pre-flight. Aerotek stated that they changed supplier of blade timber in 2000, due to concerns about quality. Aside from this aircraft, these wooden propellers had only been used on Rotax engines, and no problems had occurred. It was only when fitted to Continental or Lycoming engines (such as in this aircraft) would the problems with vibration occur. In this case, they believe a failure in the timber resulted in the separation, which may have occurred if the blade had dried out while it sat for months before fitment. Blades AC200, AP306, AP308, AP332, and AP430 apply to Rotax engines and there have been no reported issues. Given this is the only aircraft in this engine/blade configuration, and it has not affected other aircraft, there is no further CAA action proposed in respect of these propellers.
15/842	2015-03-01 13:15:00	Maritanga Station	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 15/842 Nature Of Flight Mustering Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 01 Mar 15 at 13:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Maritanga Station Flying Hours(Total) 560 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 106 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis As the helicopter moved forward from the hover it flicked into a vicious right roll from which the pilot was unable to recover. The helicopter hit the ground. The investigation revealed that the likely cause of the accident was due to the helicopter being subjected to localised variations in wind conditions which lead to a lose of tail rotor effectivness.
15/857	2015-03-01 11:40:00	Hamilton	Piper PA-18	Loading... Occurrence 15/857 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-18 Date and Time 01 Mar 15 at 11:40 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Hamilton Flying Hours(Total) 19012 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 238 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On initiating a go-around following a precautionary landing with power exercise during a BFR, the engine failed to respond when the pilot opened the throttle. The instructor took control of the aircraft and landed straight ahead. On initiating a go-aroun d following a precautionary landing with power exercise during a BFR, the engine failed to respond when the pilot opened the throttle. The instructor took control of the aircraft and landed straight ahead. During the landing roll-out the right hand wheel contacted a water trough. The undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft came to a stop on its belly. Aircraft sustained damage to the undercarriage, right wing and one propeller blade. Following the accident, the engine was removed from the aircraft, successfully test run, then stripped and inspected. Nothing was found which could have affected the engine operation. The aircraft had adequate fuel in both fuel tanks at the time of the accident. Aircraft fuel system inspected with no defects found. Relative humidity at the time was 64 per cent, therefore is was thought unlikely that carb ice would have occurred.
15/745	2015-02-25 08:15:00	Akitio	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 15/745 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 25 Feb 15 at 08:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 38 Location Akitio Flying Hours(Total) 5868 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 773 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 62 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was conducting routine tasks moving equipment on a hill country station, and used the opportunity to test spray equipment fitted to the helicopter. After conducting the test run on a ridge, the pilot turned into the adjoining valley and commence d descent. The engine lost power soon after starting the descent, and the helicopter struck the top of some trees, coming to rest approximately 20 metres down the slope from where it first made contact with the treetops. Subsequent engineering analysis of the helicopter found no evidence of mechanical failure, or any other abnormality that could have contributed to the accident. Weather data for the area at the time of the accident shows the atmospheric conditions conducive to moderate to severe carburettor icing. Given the atmospheric conditions, aircraft configuration, and the apparent normal operation of the engine prior to the accident, the most likely cause of the engine power loss was carburettor icing. A Safety Message has been published on the CAA web site to remind pilots of the dangers of carburettor icing, see www.caa.govt.nz/safety_info/safety_messages.html.
15/541	2015-02-15 14:20:00	Ramarama	Schempp-Hirth Discus CS	Loading... Occurrence 15/541 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Discus CS Date and Time 15 Feb 15 at 14:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Ramarama Flying Hours(Total) 224 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 11 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 22 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During a local gliding flight, the pilot encountered restricted aileron movement. The situation could not be recovered, and the pilot successfully bailed out of the glider. The glider was destroyed on impact with terrain. CAA inspection of the wreckage d iscovered picket equipment entangled amongst the right aileron pushrod mechanisms.
15/387	2015-02-05 11:00:00	Kaituna Bridge	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 15/387 Nature Of Flight Other aerial work Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 05 Feb 15 at 11:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location Kaituna Bridge Flying Hours(Total) 3109 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 851 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 104 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2019-1-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis While refilling the monsoon bucket during fire-fighting operations, one of the four strops attached to the bucket got caught around the left rear skid - which had been fitted with a snow shoe. The pilot descended to release tension, and the current carrie d the bucket downstream. This pulled the aircraft out of C of G, causing tail rotor strike. The aircraft spun around several times uncontrollably, ending up on its side in shallow water on the river bank.
15/280	2015-01-18 11:35:00	Hinuera	Champion 7GCBC	Loading... Occurrence 15/280 Nature Of Flight Training dual Aircraft Model Champion 7GCBC Date and Time 18 Jan 15 at 11:35 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 42 Location Hinuera Flying Hours(Total) 9094 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 22 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis he aircraft departed Matamata Aerodrome on a training sortie to the airstrip at Hinuera. The first landing was to be a touch and go 'wheel' landing, followed by several more circuits before returning to Matamata. The approach was normal, and the aircraft touched down on the main wheels 55 m into the strip. The tail was lowered about 120 m further in and as the tailwheel made contact, the aircraft yawed to the right and began drifting towards the right edge of the runway. Application of full left rudder was ineffective, and the instructor closed the throttle as the aircraft left the runway. The right wing cut a 50-metre swath through an adjacent maize crop, and the aircraft pivoted about 120 degrees to the right, coming to rest amongst the maize. The empennage was extensively damaged in the accident sequence.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
14/6083	2014-12-30 14:10:00	Taupo	Piper PA-25-235	Loading... Occurrence 14/6083 Nature Of Flight Towing Aircraft Model Piper PA-25-235 Date and Time 30 Dec 14 at 14:10 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Taupo Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2015 Damage Nil Date Published - Synopsis Right-hand undercarriage collapsed on landing. The aircraft is fitted with undercarriage safety cables which prevented damage to the aircraft. Maintenance investigation found that the bolt through the lower end of the hydrasorb unit had sheared allowing the undercarriage to collapse. Cause of bolt failure undetermined. As a preventative measure, the maintenance provider will remove and inspect the bolts at each 100 hour inspection.
14/6082	2014-12-29 02:15:00	Whananaki	Zenair CH701 STOL	Loading... Occurrence 14/6082 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Zenair CH701 STOL Date and Time 29 Dec 14 at 02:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 62 Location Whananaki Flying Hours(Total) 480 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 80 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The engine 'missed' just after takeoff, followed by rough running and a power loss, requiring an immediate forced landing in shallow water covering a tidal mud flat. The aircraft tipped over on landing, but both occupants safety evacuated the aircraft. The owner's investigation was inconclusive. Possible causes were narrowed down to: a potential (unspecified) issue with the Bing carburettor as fitted to the Jabiru 3300 engine; carb icing; or an excessively rich mixture, possibly due to a sticking float needle valve.
14/6081	2014-12-26 13:35:00	Raglan	Piper PA-28-140	Loading... Occurrence 14/6081 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-140 Date and Time 26 Dec 14 at 13:35 Pilot Licence Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 349 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 40 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 34 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2016 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis Following a normal engine run-up and takeoff from RWY 05 at NZRA, the aircraft suffered a complete engine power loss at approximately 150 feet. There were no warning signs or indications prior to the power loss occurring. The immediate actions in the even t of an engine failure were carried out apart from changing the fuel tank selection due to a lack of time. However, there was sufficient fuel available in both fuel tanks prior to takeoff. Engine power was not restored and the pilot manoeuvred the aircraft over the Raglan estuary to avoid people, and then successfully ditched the aircraft. The pilot and front seat passenger were able to vacate the aircraft quickly, however the passenger in the rear seat was having difficulty, and had to be assisted out of the aircraft which by then had submerged. All three persons were assisted to shore by local bystanders who came to their aid. A thorough maintenance investigation was later conducted with emphasis on the fuel system and engine controls. No defects were found that could account for the engine power loss. As the aircraft was operating from a grass runway, it is possible that a foreign object (blade of grass, grass seed or insect) may have lodged in the carburettor, interrupting the fuel flow to the engine. With the submersion of the aircraft in the estuary, this object could have been flushed from the carburettor before the examination.
14/6012	2014-12-20 15:12:00	Papakaio	Rans S-6 ES (XL)	Loading... Occurrence 14/6012 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Rans S-6 ES (XL) Date and Time 20 Dec 14 at 15:12 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 72 Location Papakaio Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector 2017-1 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis A total engine power loss occurred while in the cruise. During the subsequent forced landing, the aircraft ran into a stand of trees causing substantial damage to the aircraft and minor injury to the pilot. Disassembly of the reduction gearbox found that the bolt securing the primary reduction gear attached to the crankshaft had worked loose. This had allowed the drive splines to wear causing a loss of drive between the engine and propeller.
14/5485	2014-11-23 15:27:00	Thornbury	Cessna 182H	Loading... Occurrence 14/5485 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Cessna 182H Date and Time 23 Nov 14 at 15:27 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Thornbury Flying Hours(Total) - POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot believes a wind shift during the takeoff roll caused a tail wind, and loss of climb performance, that led to him aborting the takeoff and over-running the useable airstrip. He recalled looking at the small windsock on his hangar roof and estimat ing the breeze to be a slight headwind. He commenced his takeoff roll and realised he hadn't become airborne where he expected and that climb performance was lacking. At this point he closed the throttle to land on the remaining airstrip. It then became apparent that the long grass, wet from heavy rain the previous night, was impairing braking performance and the aircraft ran through a fence into the closed part of the airstrip. It tipped over onto its back when it ran into a ploughed area of ground. The pilot will actively monitor takeoff performance and conditions in future, and paint some airstrip fence posts to represent predetermined runway distance used.
14/5360	2014-11-14 12:59:00	Mt Linton Station	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 14/5360 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 14 Nov 14 at 12:59 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 43 Location Mt Linton Station Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2016 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The Fletcher FU-24 struck the ground while conducting agricultural operations on Mt Linton Station in Southland. The pilot was able to extract himself from the aircraft and was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The pilot stated that the aircraft s talled because he inadvertently raised the nose during a turn, resulting in a loss of airspeed and subsequent collision with terrain. The pilot had over 3000 hrs flight experience, mostly in light aircraft air transport operations, before getting an agricultural rating. His agricultural training records revealed that the amount of instruction within the intermediate phase of the pilot's training had been reduced below the statutory minimum by the instructor, in recognition of the pilot's previous experience. The instructor also noted in the records that the pilot displayed above average abilities. The reduction of training hours denied the pilot the opportunity to adequately manage the threats and challenges involved in the role change to low level agricultural operations.
14/5242	2014-11-08 09:12:00	Stillwater	Composite Helicopter KC518	Loading... Occurrence 14/5242 Nature Of Flight Test Aircraft Model Composite Helicopter KC518 Date and Time 08 Nov 14 at 09:12 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 58 Location Stillwater Flying Hours(Total) 11760 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 260 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 24 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2016 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During a test flight, the helicopter developed a low frequency vibration with a partial loss of control. The crew managed to manoeuvre it to a position where a landing was attempted but the machine rolled over as it was about to land. The non-flying crew member received a very minor injury during the evacuation. Investigation found that the single link scissor pitch rod end had failed on the threaded portion. The part had not been over-torqued and had failed progressively over a short time. As a result of this incident the designers are now going to introduce a double scissor link for both the rotating and non-rotating mechanisms.
14/5114	2014-11-02 13:20:00	Pukekohe East	Aeroprakt A-22LS	Loading... Occurrence 14/5114 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Aeroprakt A-22LS Date and Time 02 Nov 14 at 13:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Pukekohe East Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot reported that he encountered windshear as he was about to land, and that resulted in a severe bounce. He applied full power to go around. By then, the aircraft was flying toward some trees, and that required the pilot to turn to maintain a safe flight path. It was during this turn the aircraft again encountered windshear that caused it to descend, strike the ground, and slide to a halt. The pilot has operated out of Pukekohe East for several years, and he was expecting slight windshear on the day, but the actual strength of the shear encountered was stronger than he expected.
14/5069	2014-10-28 17:00:00	Kerikeri	Tecnam P96 Golf	Loading... Occurrence 14/5069 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Tecnam P96 Golf Date and Time 28 Oct 14 at 17:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Kerikeri Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2016 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The Tecnam Golf P69 was taxiing to depart on a local VFR flight from NZKK. The pilot reported that while backtracking along RWY33 for a RWY15 departure, a gust of wind pushed him to the left, and he had no choice but to apply full power and takeoff. The aircraft collided with the RWY 33 PAPI light box nearest the runway, causing substantial damage to the rear right hand side of the fuselage and to the PAPI light box. The aircraft was able to land without further incident. No witnesses were present during the event, and the pilot stated that it all happened too quickly to remember exactly. Lack of ground marking on the grass adjacent to the runway and the direction of impact on the PAPI suggest the aircraft became airborne on the runway, deviated left, and turned back towards the runway, colliding with the inner PAPI light box. The Bay of Islands Aero Club operates microlight aircraft under the Part 149 certificate of the Recreational Aircraft Association of New Zealand. Until this event, the procedure for a club member to sign out an aircraft was simply to sign a piece of paper saying that their documentation was up to date. The CFI reports that the club procedures are being reviewed, and that the club committee is supportive of better oversight of club operations. As an immediate response, the club is requiring all pilots to submit their documentation for inspection before flying a club aircraft.
14/4759	2014-10-10 12:30:00	Napier	Cessna P206	Loading... Occurrence 14/4759 Nature Of Flight Training dual Aircraft Model Cessna P206 Date and Time 10 Oct 14 at 12:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Napier Flying Hours(Total) - POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was completing a touch and go, when engine failure occurred. The pilot turned back to the runway and landed heavily, resulting in the aircraft overturning.
14/4029	2014-09-01 09:30:00	Rangiora	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 14/4029 Nature Of Flight Training solo Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 01 Sep 14 at 09:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Rangiora Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During a training exercise, the student over-compensated for the helicopter drifitng sideways and a dynamic rollover event occurred. The tail boom was cut off by the main rotor.
14/3583	2014-08-05 14:59:00	Alexandra	Piper PA-32S-300	Loading... Occurrence 14/3583 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-32S-300 Date and Time 05 Aug 14 at 14:59 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Alexandra Flying Hours(Total) 2179 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 350 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference 14-004 Publishing Reference 2017-3-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was on a flight seeing trip visiting various "Lord of the Rings" film locations. After a brief stop at Omarama, the aircraft headed for the next landing on the Bonspeil Station airstrip near the Poolburn Reservoir. The aircraft had a trackin g device that provided regular location reports. The pilot was also in regular contact with the flight follower in the office throughout the flight. Information indicates that the pilot made a wide left circling approach over the Poolburn Reservoir before overflying the airstrip at approximately 100 ft agl. For reasons unknown, little height was gained after overflying the strip. The indicated flight path generally follows a normal curved approach until the aircraft is in approximately a downwind position, and shortly before impact, where a distinctive left turn is made back in the general direction of the airstrip. Not long after this heading change was made, the aircraft has entered a high vertical rate of descent with little forward momentum resulting in impact with the ground. On locating the aircraft, it was confirmed that the pilot was deceased and the two passengers were seriously injured. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigation report 14-004 is available on their web site, www.taic.org.nz.
14/2965	2014-07-06 08:45:00	Seddon 6 NM S	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 14/2965 Nature Of Flight Hunting Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 06 Jul 14 at 08:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Seddon 6 NM S Flying Hours(Total) 605 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 403 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was positioning the helicopter to land and pick up a shooter, when the shooter jumped up unexpectedly and grasped the right skid in front of the forward strut. The shooter would not let go of the skid even when told to by the pilot, possibly not understanding the consequences of his actions. The resultant change in the centre of gravity was uncontrollable, and the helicopter pitched down and struck the hillside. The pilot sustained multiple injuries, but not to his head despite his helmet showing impact damage. The shooter suffered serious back injuries.
14/2869	2014-06-29 13:47:00	Ardmore	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 14/2869 Nature Of Flight Training dual Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 29 Jun 14 at 13:47 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 27 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 404 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 31 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While approaching the aerodrome on completion of a PPL dual cross country training flight, the aircraft engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. A forced landing was carried out into a paddock, but the stopping distance available was insufficient and the aircraft rolled through a fence and then overturned as it entered a drainage ditch running along the boundary of the paddock. The student pilot was unhurt but the instructor received moderate back injuries. When the aircraft was recovered from the paddock, approximately 2.5 litres of fuel was removed from the fuel tanks. There was no indication of fuel spillage at the accident site. Both the instructor and student stated that on dipping the fuel prior to departure there was approximately 38 litres of fuel on board as measured on the fuel dipstick. Unable to uplift more fuel at the departure aerodrome as they didn't have the appropriate fuel card, and no local personnel were present to assist, the crew calculated that for their planned flight time of 55 minutes they had sufficient fuel for the flight plus the required reserve. During the flight, as the aircraft passed NZNE, the crew again assessed the fuel situation and confirmed for themselves that they should have sufficient fuel. The aircraft's fuel supply was exhausted approximately 2 NM from the home aerodrome while the aircraft was established on a wide base leg for the runway. The CAA safety investigation found that neither the instructor nor the student were aware that the fuel dipstick was calibrated and marked for 'total' fuel and that 6 litres needed to be subtracted from the total fuel measurement for the C152. Neither person had been taught during their training that aircraft fuel dipsticks may be calibrated in either 'useable' or 'total' fuel quantity. It was also found that the fuel dipstick carried in the aircraft was for another C152 (clearly marked on the dipstick), and after comparison with two other C152 fuel dipsticks, the one carried in the aircraft was found to be approximately 3 to 4 litres over-reading at both the 10 and 20 litre graduation marks. With the crew unaware of the 6 litres unusable fuel, plus the approximate 6 to 8 litre total calibration error of the fuel dipstick, the crew were unaware that the useable fuel they departed with was only approximately 24 litres. The flight time had been calculated to be 55 minutes (22.5 litres @ 25L/Hr). The crew had decided to depart thinking they had sufficient fuel. They were caught out by their lack of knowledge about useable fuel, and also the use of a fuel dipstick that had been calibrated for another C152.
14/2450	2014-06-02 12:41:00	Motueka	Foxcon Aviation Terrier 200	Loading... Occurrence 14/2450 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Foxcon Aviation Terrier 200 Date and Time 02 Jun 14 at 12:41 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 63 Location Motueka Flying Hours(Total) 620 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was on a local flight of the area. He had tracked from Motueka Aerodrome to Mount Arthur and then proceeded to Marahau before turning to return to Motueka. As the pilot crossed Tapu Bay the engine started losing power and surging. The engine ev entually failed completely. The pilot attempted to re-start the engine but it would not run for more than a few seconds. The pilot elected to attempt a glide back to the aerodrome due to the unsuitability of the terrain for a landing, and the pilot had completed this exercise previously. At one kilometre from the aerodrome the pilot realised he would not make the aerodrome and clear powerlines located just prior to it. The pilot elected to land in a kiwifruit orchard between the rows. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft sustained significant damage. Inspection found wiring in poor condition with inadequate crimping, split insulation and damaged terminal/plug on the igniter negative wire. Distributor wiring was probably giving intermittant signal to ECU.
14/2168	2014-05-19 14:30:00	Masterton	Tecnam P2002 Sierra	Loading... Occurrence 14/2168 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Tecnam P2002 Sierra Date and Time 19 May 14 at 14:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Masterton Flying Hours(Total) 19 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 19 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis After a period of inactivity of approximately 3 months, the novice microlight pilot carried out a dual training flight of approximately 50 minutes duration. On completion of that flight, following a good performance by the novice pilot, the instructor fe lt comfortable to allow him to conduct a solo flight. During the takeoff, the aircraft was observed by the instructor to rotate early, pitch up to an approximate 30 to 40 nose up angle, roll to the left, descend and strike the ground which extensively damaged the aircraft. The novice pilot was able to extract himself from the aircraft and recover a few items from the cockpit before a fire which had originated in the engine compartment took hold and consumed the majority of the fuelage before emergency services arrived. The novice pilot was not injured. Investigation into the accident by the instructor and the CAA Safety Investigation Unit determined that the accident appears to have been caused by the novice pilot becoming pre-occupied with the directional control of the aircraft at the initial take-off phase. He failed to recognise and control the aircraft attitude and airspeed which has led to a stall/wing drop situation at low level. The fire which originated in the engine compartment was most likely due to fuel leakage with the ignition source either hot engine components or from an electrical source (the battery is located in the engine bay). The student did not turn off the ignition or fuel after the accident. This may have also contributed to the fire.
14/1695	2014-04-19 17:27:00	Taupo	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 14/1695 Nature Of Flight AIR AMBULANCE Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 19 Apr 14 at 17:27 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 42 Location Taupo Flying Hours(Total) 2866 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 294 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During a non standard approach to land over a line of trees a �thump� was felt and heard from the rear of the helicopter by the pilot and crewman, followed immediately by several uncontrolled anti-clockwise rotations and pitch oscillations of the aircraft before it struck the ground heavily. The helicopter tail rotor had struck the top of one of the trees during the final phase of the approach. The helicopter remained upright allowing the pilot to secure the engine and main rotor blades before exiting to assist the crewman.
14/1624	2014-04-12 06:30:00	Near Makarora	Hughes 269B	Loading... Occurrence 14/1624 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Hughes 269B Date and Time 12 Apr 14 at 06:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 54 Location Near Makarora Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter departed from Wanaka aerodrome with two persons on board, destined for the Haast area. When the helicopter had failed to arrive, emergency services were advised. Due to poor weather conditions in the search area at the time, only a brief gr ound search was carried out. The following day a ground and air search located the helicopter and occupants submerged in the Fish River. The investigation didn't find that any mechanical factors contributed to the accident. It was found likely that the helicopter had been flown into the Makarora/Haast valley system, where prevailing weather conditions were conducive to the formation of low lying cloud. It's further considered that the helicopter entered into cloud, inducing spatial disorientation in the pilot or an inadvertent entry into IMC and a CFIT event. VFR pilots are reminded that it's a requirement to ensure that the 'en route weather' is sufficient to complete the journey. Proficient preflight planning should consider contingency to change routes or employ a 'go-no-go' rationale.
14/1569	2014-04-09 17:00:00	Feilding	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 14/1569 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 09 Apr 14 at 17:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Feilding Flying Hours(Total) 526 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 521 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 44 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During the approach to land following a dual training exercise, the aircraft struck a digger being transported by a truck on the road which passes close to the end of the runway. On impact with the digger, the aft fuselage and tail section separated from the fuselage, the remainder of the aircraft then struck the end of the runway in an inverted attitude. Both occupants sustained injuries but were able to remove themselves from the wreckage. At the time that the aircraft struck the digger, the Instructor was flying the aircraft and also discussing the considerations for the approach and landing with the student. It appears that the instructor had a lapse in situational awareness during this process and did not recognise in sufficient time that the aircraft was low and that the truck was approaching along the road. Also compounding the issue was a possible slight wind shear causing further height loss at the critical moment as the aircraft passed over the truck. Following the accident, the instructor has since completed remedial training with the CFI and also passed their C-Cat renewal flight test.
14/1200	2014-03-23 17:15:00	Pukekohe	Piper PA-22-150	Loading... Occurrence 14/1200 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-22-150 Date and Time 23 Mar 14 at 17:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Pukekohe Flying Hours(Total) 1104 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The engine failed after take-off while climbing through approximately 300ft AGL. A forced landing was made onto a sloping paddock, with the aircraft overturning shortly after touching down. Damage was caused to the nose, propeller, left wing, and tail. Maintenance investigation determined that the engine power loss was due to a piece of silver tape-like material lodged in the carburettor venturi. It could not be determined where the object had originated from or how it was ingested into the carburettor.
14/1194	2014-03-23 11:52:00	Hastings	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 14/1194 Nature Of Flight Training Dual Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 23 Mar 14 at 11:52 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Hastings Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During a dual training flight in a Low Flying Zone, the aircraft departed controlled flight and subsequently impacted the terrain. The departure from controlled flight most likely occurred when the aircraft's critical angle of attack was exceeded, resul ting in an aerodynamic stall and spin entry. From the height the aircraft was estimated to be operating at, it would not have been possible for either pilot to recover the aircraft from the stall. The safety investigation could not conclusively determine why the aircraft reached a point where the departure from controlled flight had occurred. Two likely scenarios include incapacitation of one of the pilots, or a handling error. Four safety observations were raised and addressed as a result of this accident. A full report is on the CAA website.
14/1159	2014-03-20 08:30:00	Mahia - Hawkes Bay	MD Helicopters 500N	Loading... Occurrence 14/1159 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model MD Helicopters 500N Date and Time 20 Mar 14 at 08:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age - Location Mahia - Hawkes Bay Flying Hours(Total) 13621 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2470 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2018-6-Vector Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was engaged in a commercial external sling load operation, ferrying equipment for a controlled burn-off. After dropping off the equipment, the helicopter began its return journey to the loading site. As the helicopter climbed out of a valle y, it lost power. The pilot immediately executed an autorotation; releasing both the long line and cargo net from the helicopter. During the autorotation, the pilot was unable to clear the steep sloping terrain, and the helicopter struck the side of the ridge, coming to rest approximately 60 m down the slope. The safety investigation determined that the loss of engine power was caused by a catastrophic compressor failure. The compressor failure was caused by the release of a single compressor blade on the first stage compressor wheel, due to a high cycle fatigue crack. The accident highlights the hazards involved in low level operations. It also highlights the considerations that operators and pilots should take into account when conducting risk assessments and determining the safest way of accomplishing the task.
14/1158	2014-03-19 17:26:00	Caseys Flat	Rans S-7 Courier	Loading... Occurrence 14/1158 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rans S-7 Courier Date and Time 19 Mar 14 at 17:26 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 62 Location Caseys Flat Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During the take-off from a riverbed, engine power was normal. At approximately 200 feet AGL, the aircraft's engine suddenly lost power. Due to the lack of a suitable landing area ahead, the pilot initiated a 180 degree turn with the intention of landing back on the portion of riverbed used for the take-off. During the turn the aircraft stalled and landed heavily onto the riverbed. Emergency services were alerted via the Rescue Co-ordination Centre due to activation of the aircraft's ELT. The pilot received moderate injuries to his face and was transported to hospital. Investigation failed to determine a definite cause for the engine power loss, however, from the damage observed to the propeller, it was evident that the engine was producing significant power when the propeller struck the ground. Therefore, the engine power loss had only been momentary in nature. Although the aircraft is not fitted with carburettor heat, carb ice was thought unlikely as the engine was warm from a previous flight and so air temperatures within the engine compartment would probably have precluded the formation of ice. The possibility of the presence of water in the fuel system could not be discounted. The aircraft was fitted with a gascolator as recommended by the manufacturer, water drains had been carried out by the pilot prior to the first flight, however no water was detected. The aircraft fuel system filter utilised by the pilot was an automotive paper element type, he had used this type of filter for many years. When the fuel filter from the aircraft was examined, a drop of water was observed. It is possible, but it could not be positively determined, that a fuel flow restriction was caused by the paper element filter due to the presence of water. RANS had previously identified that paper element filters may restrict fuel flow if contaminated with water. This apparently has become more of a problem when mogas which has an ethanol component is used. RANS Operational Alert 168 titled Fuel Filter, recommends that a filter recommended by a Rotax service centre be utilised. A Rotax maintenance provider was contacted who advised that the fuel filter that he recommends is a 10 micron filter with a metallic (bronze) type filter element, a paper element filter is not recommended. Further investigation of the engine, which had been immersed in the river as a result of the accident, failed to find any defects which may have led to the momentary power loss.
14/923	2014-03-07 08:15:00	Hawera	Zenair Zodiac CH-600	Loading... Occurrence 14/923 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Zenair Zodiac CH-600 Date and Time 07 Mar 14 at 08:15 Pilot Licence Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 58 Location Hawera Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The purpose of the flight was to attend a fly-in, in company with a group of other aircraft. After a discussion among the pilots, it was decided that ZKZ, as the faster aircraft, would be the last to leave. The pilot began his takeoff once the preceding aircraft was airborne, keeping out to its right because of the calm conditions, and the first turn after takeoff being to the left. After liftoff, the pilot checked airspeed and confirmed a positive rate of climb. The left wing dropped slightly, which the pilot corrected, but almost immediately the aircraft rolled abruptly over 60 degrees to the left and began descending rapidly. Although the pilot applied full opposite aileron and rudder and managed to level the wings, he was unable to arrest the descent and the aircraft struck the ground heavily. The canopy popped off at impact, and the aircraft slid a considerable distance down the grass runway. After ascertaining that there was no fuel leaking, the pilot checked that the ELT had not operated, and notified the other aircraft of the accident. The pilot reported that he did consider wake turbulence before takeoff but did not expect to encounter it from the preceding aircraft in this case. The pilot is experienced in both formation flying and gliding operations, and understands the hazards of wake turbulence. He has recounted his story in the July/August 2014 issue of Vector magazine.
14/908	2014-03-05 15:00:00	Waipahi	Rans S-7 Courier	Loading... Occurrence 14/908 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rans S-7 Courier Date and Time 05 Mar 14 at 15:00 Pilot Licence Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 73 Location Waipahi Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While in the cruise, the engine started losing power and running rough. The pilot carried out a forced landing, but during the approach to the selected field, the aircraft contacted trees resulting in a hard landing. The aircraft was damaged by contact w ith the trees and the left main gear collapsed on landing. The pilot received minor injuries. Maintenance investigation found a significant amount of water in the fuel lines prior to the fuel filter. It is suspected that the fuel filter had prevented the water from reaching the carburettors but had also restricted the fuel flow due to the presence of the water. It could not be determined how the water had entered the fuel system, but it is possible that this may have occurred over a period of time due to condensation. In Safety Alert 168 RANS states: 'We recommend the gascolator option for both fuel filtering and separation of water from the fuel. Some models feature this standard and more will in the future'. This aircraft was not fitted with a fuel gascolator which may have alerted the pilot to the presence of water during the pre-flight.
14/809	2014-02-27 18:05:00	Oxford	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 14/809 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 27 Feb 14 at 18:05 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 33 Location Oxford Flying Hours(Total) 1900 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 17 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The flight instructor and student pilot were conducting a simulated forced landing without power (FLWOP) in preparation for a CPL flight test. The target paddock was 486 m long, had trees on the approach and overshoot, a fenced dirt road running lateral ly across it, and another fence running longitudinally down the centre. On the first exercise, the aircraft was too high, so a go-around was performed and the aircraft re-positioned. On the second approach, the aircraft continued past the normal go-around point, down the length of the paddock, to a level well below the company minimum of 100 ft above ground level. During the go-around attempt, the aircraft struck the top of trees crossing into the next paddock striking the ground in a nose down/wing low attitude. Both pilots suffered serious injuries and the aircraft was destroyed. The operator's investigation found no evidence of any pre-impact abnormality that would have affected the engine's ability to produce power. Impact marks and propellor damage were consistent with the engine producing significant power at impact. However, the carburettor heat was found in the ON position which would have reduced the ability of the engine to produce maximum power. The instructor's paddock selection and subsequent decision to continue the approach beyond company minima compromised the flight in terms of obstacle clearance. This accident highlights the importance of planning and execution of the FLWOP exercise in regards to: " selection of an appropriate target paddock for the exercise; " initiation of the go-around from a position where obstacles can be safely cleared; " adherence to the manufacturer's recommendations for operation of carburettor heat and; " adherence to SOPs.
14/769	2014-02-26 09:55:00	Moonlight Creek	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 14/769 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 26 Feb 14 at 09:55 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 40 Location Moonlight Creek Flying Hours(Total) - POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2015 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During a commercial sight-seeing flight, the pilot in command heard a change in the helicopter noise, followed three seconds later by a loud bang. This occurred while the helicopter was climbing through 5000 ft amsl. The pilot immediately entered autorota tion, and landed the helicopter heavily on rough terrain, causing the main rotor blades to flex and strike the tail boom, severing the tail from the aircraft. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, rotor systems and drivetrain. Once the aircraft came to a stop, the pilot got out and escorted the passengers away from the helicopter. There were no injuries. Post-accident examination found the overrunning clutch housing and outer race fractured. The fractured overrunning clutch assembly was sent to the manufacturer for further examination. Analysis of the fractured outer race did not identify any manufacturing or material deficiencies. The Power Take Off (PTO) gear was also recovered during the investigation and sent for analysis. Visual inspection of the female splines of the PTO gear exhibited significant wear. The root cause of the overrunning clutch failure could not be determined, however possible contributing factors are: excessive wear of the PTO internal spine, causing rotational misalignment; possible misalignment of the engine to transmission drive shaft; and the possibility that at some point the drive train sustained a shock event that had a detrimental effect.
14/760	2014-02-20 13:25:00	Wairoa River Mouth	Schweizer 269C-1	Loading... Occurrence 14/760 Nature Of Flight Training dual Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C-1 Date and Time 20 Feb 14 at 13:25 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Wairoa River Mouth Flying Hours(Total) 777 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 725 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 125 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While operating in L266 near the Wairoa River, the instructor was demonstrating autorotations. During the flare the tail rotor contacted the water, causing possible loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A landing was attempted, with the right skid sinking in to the soft mud and the rotor blades contacting the ground.
14/468	2014-02-05 18:36:00	Te Awamutu	Druine Turbulent Ultra Light	Loading... Occurrence 14/468 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Druine Turbulent Ultra Light Date and Time 05 Feb 14 at 18:36 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Te Awamutu Flying Hours(Total) 2000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 50 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2016 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The afternoon's flight was the pilot's third flight of the day from their own airstrip. The takeoff was normal to about 100 ft when the engine suddenly returned to idle. The pilot landed the aircraft straight ahead and level. The aircraft landed heavily a nd broke up on impact injuring the pilot's back and covering his legs in fuel. The pilot was able to get out of the aircraft prior to the first responder's arrival. The aircraft was powered by a Volkswagon engine which had an unusual throttle linkage system that failed. The cable to the carbuettor broke and that allowed the engine to go to idle power. A superior design suggested by the pilot was to have a simple push pull cable with a light spring to retain a full throttle setting.
14/271	2014-01-27 12:59:00	Honiara	Boeing 737-3B7	Loading... Occurrence 14/271 Nature Of Flight FREIGHT ONLY Aircraft Model Boeing 737-3B7 Date and Time 27 Jan 14 at 12:59 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Honiara Flying Hours(Total) - POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference AO-2014-01 Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On 26 January 2014, an Airwork Boeing 737-300F aircraft landed at Honiara airport after a flight from Brisbane. Following touchdown, the aircraft rolled out for approximately 1200 m at which point the right hand main landing gear (MLG) gave way and the aircraft collapsed onto it�s right hand engine, continuing to travel approximately 400 m along the runway, before coming to a stop. An investigation has determined that the cause of the MLG failure and resultant accident was the inappropriate rework (ie, machining and re-threading) of the tee-bolt fitting and the associated installation of a reduced size nut and washer, at the last overhaul in 2004.
14/280	2014-01-26 17:31:00	Queenstown 7 NM S	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 14/280 Nature Of Flight Transport passenger A to B Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 26 Jan 14 at 17:31 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 43 Location Queenstown 7 NM S Flying Hours(Total) 873 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 137 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 75 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis As the helicopter was landing at Wye Creek to drop off a passenger, a large fertiliser bag blew out of the tray of a utility vehicle parked by the landing site. The bag struck and damaged the main rotor, which then struck and severed the tail boom. Despit e the resultant violent gyrations, the helicopter remained upright on its skids, and the pilot immediately shut the engine down using the fuel valve.
14/151	2014-01-19 16:44:00	Drury Glider Aerodrome	Schleicher ASW 20L	Loading... Occurrence 14/151 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 20L Date and Time 19 Jan 14 at 16:44 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Drury Glider Aerodrome Flying Hours(Total) 212 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 86 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector 2017-1 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis A Schleicher ASW 20-L glider crashed onto a farm property three quarters of a nautical mile south east of Drury aerodrome. Witnesses who were first on the scene found that the pilot had not survived the accident. A CAA field investigation determined that the accident occurred when the glider, having stalled and spun during a reversal turn, was not sufficiently recovered within the height available to avoid impact with terrain. The full safety report is on the CAA web site.
14/155	2014-01-19 12:05:00	Springfield	Piper PA-28-236	Loading... Occurrence 14/155 Nature Of Flight Towing Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-236 Date and Time 19 Jan 14 at 12:05 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Springfield Flying Hours(Total) 601 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 8 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector 2017-1 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was conducting a glider tow flight from Springfield aerodrome when the tow plane was observed by witnesses both on the ground and in the glider to roll to the right, descend and strike trees. An intense fire broke out and burnt most of the aircr aft. The first responders to the accident scene attempted to extinguish the fire with hand-held extinguishers but they had little effect. The fire was eventually extinguished by the fire and rescue emergency responders who found the pilot deceased within the wreckage. Investigation found that the accident occurred as a result of a lateral tow upset during the aero tow, causing the tow pilot to momentarily lose control of the tow plane. Due to the low altitude at which the tow upset occurred, the pilot was unable to recover the situation before the aircraft struck trees. There was minimal Gliding NZ training material available to pilots regarding lateral tow upsets. A safety recommendation was raised about this with Gliding NZ, and has now been actioned. A full report is on the CAA web site.
14/52	2014-01-09 13:30:00	Richardon Glacier	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 14/52 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO A Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 09 Jan 14 at 13:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 55 Location Richardon Glacier Flying Hours(Total) 2200 POB 5 Flying Hours (on Type) 850 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 40 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis While landing on the Richardson Glacier, the helicopter drifted sideways, causing a dynamic rollover. The pilot and four passengers were uninjured, walking to another helicopter that transported them off the glacier.

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13/6300	2013-12-15 17:00:00	Lake Ross	Hughes 369E	Loading... Occurrence 13/6300 Nature Of Flight Ferry/positioning Aircraft Model Hughes 369E Date and Time 15 Dec 13 at 17:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 48 Location Lake Ross Flying Hours(Total) 15469 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2433 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 65 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference 2017-2-Vector Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter departed Milford Sound aerodrome to drop off four passengers in the carpark at Rat Point, near Queenstown. The pilot was then required to pick up an injured DOC worker from Dumpling Hut, but the helicopter did not arrive there as expected. Another company helicopter later found the wreckage of the helicopter in the Gladeburn Valley near Glade Pass. The weather on the day was marginal, and GPS data showed that the pilot was forced to turn back, or abandon several attempts to cross ridgelines, in order to find a navigable route. It is believed that the helicopter inadvertently entered IMC conditions resulting in a rapid descending left turn through approximately 180 degrees and collision with the mountainside. Evidence on site indicated a heavy landing and a ruptured fuel tank caused an intense fire. A full report is on the CAA web site.
13/6223	2013-12-11 09:30:00	Cheviot	Robinson R22 Mariner	Loading... Occurrence 13/6223 Nature Of Flight Agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Mariner Date and Time 11 Dec 13 at 09:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Cheviot Flying Hours(Total) 1144 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1143 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter pilot was conducting an agricultural spraying operation on farmland. The helicopter left the loading area for a spray run. Shortly after, the ground crewman heard a loud bang. The helicopter wreckage was found by the ground crewman at the b ottom of a steep slope below the treatment area. The investigation identified safety-related issues with the certification, installation, and operational usage of the role spray equipment installed. This equipment was subsequently removed from service, as per Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directives: DCA/R22/50 and DCA/R22/51. Pilots and engineers are reminded that the weight and balance of an aircraft should be kept within the limitations as detailed by the aircraft manufacturer. Operations outside of the limitations could adversely affect the performance and flight characteristics.
13/5781	2013-11-18 18:16:00	Esk Head Station	Gippsland GA200C	Loading... Occurrence 13/5781 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Gippsland GA200C Date and Time 18 Nov 13 at 18:16 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 45 Location Esk Head Station Flying Hours(Total) 4072 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3119 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 142 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was returning to the strip following a sowing run, when the engine began surging. The pilot shut down the engine and carried out a forced landing. The aircraft landed heavily on the left main gear, causing it to collapse and the left wing to strike the ground. During maintenance investigation, the fuel control unit and both magnetos were removed for inspection and testing. When the shipping blank was removed from the fuel control unit fuel inlet fitting, it was noticed that there was contamination present in the form of small amber coloured particles and a small amount of grit. The inlet fitting and filter assembly was removed and further contamination was found. Identification of the contaminant proved inconclusive. The inlet filter was replaced. The fuel control unit was rig-tested and found to operate normally. No other contamination was found. All settings were found to be within the manufacturer's test limits. The magnetos operated normally on bench test, although the e-gap settings on both were found to be too far advanced by 8 to 9 degrees. It was not conclusively determined whether the contamination found in the fuel control inlet filter contributed to the engine power loss.
13/5709	2013-11-14 21:00:00	Te Kauwhata	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 13/5709 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 14 Nov 13 at 21:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 42 Location Te Kauwhata Flying Hours(Total) 11590 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 7000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 120 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During a spray operation in a gully, the helicopter turned into a wire, 20-30 ft agl. The wire broke at the top post and wrapped around the tail rotor, causing the helicopter to descend on to the side of the hill. The pilot was aware of the wire, but bel ieved he was clear when commencing the turn.
13/5674	2013-11-12 12:50:00	Whatawhata	Cessna 182R	Loading... Occurrence 13/5674 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 182R Date and Time 12 Nov 13 at 12:50 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 25 Location Whatawhata Flying Hours(Total) 425 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 43 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 45 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On approach to a 'one-way' farm airstrip in tailwind conditions, the aircraft encountered windshear and landed heavily short of the strip. The aircraft bounced and struck a mound of earth, causing the nose gear to collapse. The pilot had operated from fa rm airstrips numerous times before, although the slope of this one was steeper than any he had used previously. The pilot now realises that he did not allow himself enough leeway for the unexpected during the approach. He also commented that the slope of the airstrip had led him to believe it was shorter, which is why he was aiming to land as short as possible. He has since spoken to several A-Category instructors for further advice about this accident and will conduct remedial training before operating into farm strips again.
13/5547	2013-11-02 09:00:00	Tennyson Inlet	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 13/5547 Nature Of Flight Aerial Application/dropping Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 02 Nov 13 at 09:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location Tennyson Inlet Flying Hours(Total) 9850 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 8900 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 73 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis During a 1080 drop, the loaded bucket had an uncommanded release from the cargo hook. As the bucket fell away, one of the broken pneumatic control lines flicked up and struck the pilot in the eye. He made a precautionary landing on a nearby beach and afte r shutting down, found that the line had also contacted the OAT gauge probe and cracked the windscreen. The pilot sustained a small cut to his right eye, but was able to fly back to base for a medical check. The operator's investigation found no fault with the cargo hook or its electrical system. The manual release system, however, had recently been tested during a 100-hour check, by pulling the cockpit handle up, then pushing it back down. The most likely reason for the release was that the release cable had not returned the manual release latch on the hook to its closed position. The cable operates in tension, not in compression, and resetting of the latch on the hook itself is required after it is operated from the cockpit. Other issues identified were the need for two persons to carry out an effective preflight check of the manual release, and that the position of the manual release latch is not readily visible to the person connecting a load to the cargo hook. Without any weight on it, the hook is held in a semi-retracted position by bungee cords, with the latch on the 'up' side. The operator is also fitting breakaway connectors to the pneumatic lines on their buckets, so the lines cannot flick up in a similar event.
13/5345	2013-10-28 15:21:00	Tyndall Glacier	Eurocopter AS 350 B2	Loading... Occurrence 13/5345 Nature Of Flight Transport Passenger A to B Aircraft Model Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Date and Time 28 Oct 13 at 15:21 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Tyndall Glacier Flying Hours(Total) 1460 POB 7 Flying Hours (on Type) 460 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 5 Last 90 Days 82 Taic Reference AO-2013-10 Publishing Reference - Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During a two helicopter passenger transport operation, one helicopter had landed on the glacier awaiting the arrival of the second. The pilot of the airborne helicopter aborted the first approach to land. A second approach was made, however the pilot m isjudged the clearance between the two helicopters and a collision occurred. The landing helicopter crashed to the ground, causing severe injuries to the pilot and minor injuries for the passengers. The stationary helicopter was damaged, but nobody on-board was injured. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission report AO-2013-010 is available on their website, www.taic.org.nz.
13/5280	2013-10-24 08:57:00	Hamilton	Tecnam P2008	Loading... Occurrence 13/5280 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Tecnam P2008 Date and Time 24 Oct 13 at 08:57 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Hamilton Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On completion of some dual circuit training, the pilot was to continue the exercise solo. He reported that when he applied full power to take off, the nose wheel came off the ground almost immediately. He believed that if he checked forward at this point, he would strike the ground, so elected to continue. The aircraft climbed to 150 - 200 feet before appearing to stall. The right wing dropped, and the aircraft descended, struck the ground heavily, and slid into a parked Cessna 172. The training organisation has since taken steps to ensure that all instructors further emphasise the characteristics of the aircraft when operating at low all-up weights.
13/5217	2013-10-16 05:40:00	Awatere Valley	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 13/5217 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 16 Oct 13 at 05:40 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Awatere Valley Flying Hours(Total) 388 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 8 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis After an early-morning startup for a frost protection flight, the pilot found that that the demister control appeared to be seized. He used the main cabin heat to demist the windshield before takeoff, but during the 500-metre transit to the operating area , the windshield frosted over. Deprived of external reference, the pilot attempted to operate the heater control again, and while distracted, allowed the helicopter to descend into the vineyard. The pilot felt a 'knock', and believing it to be only the tail stinger contacting something, continued with the operation. No unusual noise or vibration was evident. After shutdown in daylight, a detailed inspection found damage to the tail rotor blades, the vertical stabiliser, and the tail boom. Pilot decision making, pilot experience, and supervision were among the issues identified during the investigation.
13/4881	2013-10-03 16:30:00	Eyrewell	Guimbal Cabri G2	Loading... Occurrence 13/4881 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Guimbal Cabri G2 Date and Time 03 Oct 13 at 16:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 32 Location Eyrewell Flying Hours(Total) 1270 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 173 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 90 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The purpose of the flight was final revision for the student's C-category instructor rating flight test next day. Pedal-jam scenarios were being practised, and on the third, the student demonstrated the exercise to the B-category instructor. The initial approach was with the wind on the left, and as airspeed reduced, the nose yawed to the left. In an attempt to prevent the yaw, the student increased airspeed, but the yaw continued at an increasing rate. Application of right pedal had no effect. The instructor attempted to control the yaw rate but during the third revolution, the engine and rotor rpm decayed markedly. The helicopter descended and stuck the ground heavily in a tail-down attitude. The front skid cross-tube broke in the impact, and the rear cross-tube dislocated, resulting in a 45-degree rollover. The student suffered a fractured pelvis as a result of the hard landing.
13/3789	2013-08-02 22:42:00	Von Valley	Cessna 207A	Loading... Occurrence 13/3789 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 207A Date and Time 02 Aug 13 at 22:42 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 40 Location Von Valley Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The crew was carrying out an Operational Competency Assessment flight at a remote airstrip when the aircraft struck a small rise in the terrain approximately 200 m short of the threshold. The aircraft was completing a simulated forced landing approach whe n it descended below the relevant flight profile and struck terrain. The aircraft bounced a further 40 m before striking the ground again and overturning. Both pilots received serious injuries. It is believed that the nature of the terrain (barren tussock-covered ground), lighting from behind, and the high nose attitude of the approach, contributed to this accident.
13/3389	2013-07-09 16:10:00	Cambridge	Diamond DA20-C1	Loading... Occurrence 13/3389 Nature Of Flight Training Solo Aircraft Model Diamond DA20-C1 Date and Time 09 Jul 13 at 16:10 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 20 Location Cambridge Flying Hours(Total) 114 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was returning to Hamilton after a solo navigation exercise, when the aircraft engine surged and stopped. He carried out trouble checks, made a MAYDAY call, and attempted a forced landing into a paddock about 4.5 km south-west of Cambridge. The left wing struck a tree on approach, and the aircraft rolled over and slid for a short distance after touchdown. The pilot was able to vacate the aircraft, having sustained only minor injuries. Site examination of the aircraft established that the engine had stopped due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was a late aircraft change before the flight, without its fuel state being positively established. The training organisation has subsequently conducted a review of its sign-out and supervision procedures.
13/3228	2013-06-29 12:20:00	Parakai	Cessna 182P	Loading... Occurrence 13/3228 Nature Of Flight PARACHUTING Aircraft Model Cessna 182P Date and Time 29 Jun 13 at 12:20 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Parakai Flying Hours(Total) 987 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aeroplane was returning from a parachute drop, when the engine stopped on final approach, coincident with the pilot lowering the flaps. Faced with a macrocarpa tree line, the pilot had no option but to deliberately aim the aircraft at the thinnest-loo king part. Although the aircraft was destroyed in the collision with the trees, the pilot was able to extricate himself with only minor injuries. The aircraft had standard long-range fuel tanks and a Continental IO-550 engine, and it was being operated with at least the legal minimum fuel on each sortie. The fuel system was later bench-tested and found serviceable. A precise cause of this accident could not be determined, but it is most likely to have been due to unporting of the fuel tank outlets with the attitude change as flap was lowered. An already low fuel state and the larger long-range fuel tanks were probable contributing factors. An article describing a virtually identical situation in the same aircraft type, and two related incidents, was published in the November/December (Issue 7) 1999 Vector. This is still available on the CAA web site, www.caa.govt.nz, under "Publications".
13/2821	2013-06-07 21:50:00	Nelson	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 13/2821 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 07 Jun 13 at 21:50 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 29 Location Nelson Flying Hours(Total) 2634 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 444 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 121 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Shortly after takeoff, the engine rpm drooped by a small amount, which the pilot attempted to correct by 'beeping' up. The rpm then reduced suddenly to idle, and although the pilot entered autorotation, the resulting landing was heavy. Engineering invest igation found no leaking air lines, but the power turbine governor was venting as low as 10 psi instead of the normal 22. The FCU was sent to the manufacturers for inspection. Worn pin holes were discovered in the Pr-Pg housing, which allowed the Pr-Pg lever to move fore and aft when the throttle shaft was moved. This in turn caused variations in Pr-Pg valve leakage, which could explain the engine power loss.
13/2836	2013-06-07 14:10:00	Hastings	Tecnam P92 Echo Super	Loading... Occurrence 13/2836 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Tecnam P92 Echo Super Date and Time 07 Jun 13 at 14:10 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Hastings Flying Hours(Total) 10 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While the aircraft was taxiing, the right main undercarriage leg collapsed, and the aircraft dropped on to the right wingtip and came to a stop. The operator advised that a 250-hour inspection had been carried out a week before the accident, and that the re were no problems noted with the undercarriage. Post-accident inspection discovered unrelated damage to the left main and nose undercarriage, and the tail skid. This was attributed to previous heavy or abnormal landings. During repair, the 8-mm main undercarriage attachment bolts were to be replaced by 5/16-inch AN bolts, as approved by the manufacturer.
13/2713	2013-05-30 10:00:00	Rangiora	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 13/2713 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 30 May 13 at 10:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Rangiora Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis After landing on a suitable area on the aerodrome, the instructor vacated the aircraft to allow the student to carry out solo hover exercises. The instructor's intention was for the student to become familiar with the feel of the helicopter with only one person on board. The helicopter lifted off in a nose-low attitude, then moved abruptly rearwards. The heel of the left skid dug into the ground, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
13/2662	2013-05-27 00:01:00	Eglinton Valley	Hughes 369E	Loading... Occurrence 13/2662 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Hughes 369E Date and Time 27 May 13 at 00:01 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 42 Location Eglinton Valley Flying Hours(Total) 8200 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 4575 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 160 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On arriving at the destination, after transit from maintenance, the pilot entered the helicopter into a descending left hand turn when there was a loss of engine power and the pilot initiated an autorotation. The pilot stated that there was no indication of an engine problem, prior to the loss of power and he did not notice any engine surge or any noises/bangs prior to the power loss. Anti-ice was on and was working. The temperature was below 5 degrees C and there was a light drizzle. There was no snow at the time of the engine power loss, however there was snow fall in the local area of the flight path. The operator believed the incident occurred due to a loose union on the fuel supply line causing aeration, leading to an engine flame out. Maintenance investigation determined that all work carried out and documentation indicated that the union was not disturbed during maintenance action, however a torque check was carried out regardless. There was no evidence of mechanical damage or failure of the union. The root cause of the power loss could not be determined, however the maintenance organisation have since formalised their torque checking and dual inspection procedures and it is recommended that a vacuum check of the fuel system is carried out whenever maintenance is performed on the system.
13/2635	2013-05-24 15:40:00	Takaka	Cessna 185A	Loading... Occurrence 13/2635 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 185A Date and Time 24 May 13 at 15:40 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 25 Location Takaka Flying Hours(Total) 2430 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 175 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 51 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was en route to Takaka after dropping some passengers at an airstrip about 14 NM to the west of Takaka. The engine failed after 10 minutes' flight time, and the pilot made a forced landing in a paddock about 3 NM north-west of Takaka Aerodrom e. The left main undercarriage leg folded after a ground roll of 50 metres, and the aircraft came to rest on its cargo pod, the propeller striking the ground in the process. The pilot reported that he had established that the fuel quantity by dipstick before leaving the strip, and had a total of 55 litres on board. During the recovery operation, there was evidence of a substantial quantity of fuel having been on board at the time of the forced landing. Subsequent engineering investigation found a quantity of fine ferrous material in the fuel filter and gascolator, as well as in the wing tank bladder folds and fuel lines. There was no evidence of this contaminant in the fuel drum and pump the pilot had used at Takaka, but three jerrycans that were used before the flight contained the same material. These cans had been filled at Feilding three weeks earlier, but examination of the Feilding fuel facility found no trace of the ferrous material. No other aircraft had been similarly affected, and the source of the contamination remains unknown.
13/2684	2013-05-20 10:00:00	Eketahuna	Gippsland GA200C	Loading... Occurrence 13/2684 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Gippsland GA200C Date and Time 20 May 13 at 10:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 40 Location Eketahuna Flying Hours(Total) 3190 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2800 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 126 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The left main landing gear collapsed shortly after the start of the takeoff roll, causing the propeller and left wing to contact the ground. The maintenance provider reported the incident to the manufacturer, who was not aware of breaks in this area. The manufacturer also advised that their supplier of undercarriage legs was no longer making them. The maintenance provider intended to repair/rebuild the leg and return the aircraft to service. The maintenance provider also inspected the other leg and found a similar crack, which was also repaired.
13/2219	2013-05-07 11:19:00	Waitemata Harbour	Helipod KC518	Loading... Occurrence 13/2219 Nature Of Flight TEST Aircraft Model Helipod KC518 Date and Time 07 May 13 at 11:19 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 56 Location Waitemata Harbour Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The prototype helicopter was on a photographic mission over Waitemata Harbour, when a drive train failure occurred, resulting in an engine overspeed. The pilot entered autorotation and carried out a safe ditching, rolling the helicopter deliberately to th e left after touchdown in order to stop the main rotor. Both occupants escaped through the pilot's door, and were picked up within minutes by a naval vessel in the vicinity. The failure was attributed to the deterioration of the main transmission rear mounts, which allowed excessive forward tilt of the transmission. This in turn placed excessive loading on the driveshaft coupling, causing the drive gear to fail.
13/2159	2013-05-03 09:50:00	Ross	Robinson R22 Mariner	Loading... Occurrence 13/2159 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Mariner Date and Time 03 May 13 at 09:50 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Ross Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis In preparation for a sling load exercise, the instructor vacated the helicopter after handing control to the student. He removed the left-hand door and was about 20 metres from the aircraft when the student also decided to get out. Within seconds, the hel icopter lifted off by itself, struck the ground with the tail and main rotors, and destroyed itself. The student had not applied either of the two collective locks before vacating the helicopter.
13/2189	2013-04-26 17:45:00	Whitianga	Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser	Loading... Occurrence 13/2189 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser Date and Time 26 Apr 13 at 17:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 60 Location Whitianga Flying Hours(Total) 250 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 194 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot flew from his farm to Whitianga Aerodrome to refuel his aircraft. He joined downwind for Runway 22, and due to the runway length, decided to land at the runway intersection. After landing, the length of the grass on the runway and the presence o f a mown area to the left, led him to believe that the mown area was the runway. He veered the aircraft on to this area, and the aircraft ended up in a ditch on the side of the runway. This area was later found to be a model aircraft operating area, which had recently been mown.
13/1773	2013-04-10 12:00:00	Tarras	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 13/1773 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 10 Apr 13 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 39 Location Tarras Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot exited the helicopter with the engine running and the rotor engaged. The helicopter became airborne, spun around and struck the ground. While the helicopter was airborne, one tail rotor blade struck the pilot on his flight helmet. See related a rticle "Flight Helmets are Good Insurance" in the September/October 2013 issue of Vector.
13/1774	2013-04-10 08:03:00	Christchurch	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 13/1774 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 10 Apr 13 at 08:03 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 42 Location Christchurch Flying Hours(Total) 969 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 929 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 48 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During his after-start checks, the pilot raised the collective to test the low-rpm warning. The helicopter 'leapt' off the ground unexpectedly and yawed rapidly, the tail rotor and fin striking and penetrating a nearby avgas tanker trailer. No fire ensued .
13/1684	2013-04-06 14:22:00	Te Araroa	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 13/1684 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 06 Apr 13 at 14:22 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 22 Location Te Araroa Flying Hours(Total) 122 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 102 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 62 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On a solo cross-country exercise, the pilot decided to track via the coast due to weather conditions. More adverse weather was encountered on the coastal leg, with significant updraughts and downdraughts, reducing visibility, and a lowering cloudbase. The pilot elected to carry out a precautionary landing on a beach. After touchdown, the aircraft ran into an area of soft sand and tipped over.
13/1674	2013-04-05 12:16:00	Foxpine	Piper PA-28-181	Loading... Occurrence 13/1674 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-181 Date and Time 05 Apr 13 at 12:16 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Foxpine Flying Hours(Total) 2902 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 126 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis As the aircraft was climbing out after a touch-and-go landing, the engine stopped about 100 feet agl. The instructor took control and made a forced landing in the paddock ahead. There was insufficient space in which to stop, and the aircraft collided with trees on the far side of the paddock. Subsequent testing found that the engine ran rough below about 1500 rpm, and when the carburettor was examined by the manufacturer, a "blockage in the middle hole for idle transition" was found. Whether this contributed to the engine stoppage is unknown. No other cause was identified.
13/1635	2013-04-03 19:00:00	Wellington Hospital	Kawasaki BK117 B-2	Loading... Occurrence 13/1635 Nature Of Flight AIR AMBULANCE Aircraft Model Kawasaki BK117 B-2 Date and Time 03 Apr 13 at 19:00 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 35 Location Wellington Hospital Flying Hours(Total) 3500 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 78 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 75 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During startup in gusty conditions, a main rotor blade struck the vertical fin. The pilot shut down the engine, but the wind caused another blade to strike the tail boom. Conditions were conducive to blade sailing, with the ATIS at nearby Wellington Airpo rt reporting the surface wind as 23 knots, gusting 40. The wind at the helipad was subject to local effects of nearby buildings and terrain.
13/1364	2013-03-21 11:40:00	Taieri	Piper PA-30	Loading... Occurrence 13/1364 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-30 Date and Time 21 Mar 13 at 11:40 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 41 Location Taieri Flying Hours(Total) 8850 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 17 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 250 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was one of many joining at Taieri at the end of one of the legs of the New Zealand Air Safari 2013. The pilot held off landing as long as possible, as the aircraft ahead was slow to vacate the runway. The landing on the wet grass was too late and too fast for the aircraft to stop in the space remaining, and it ran through the fence at the end of the runway. The aircraft fuselage and propellers were damaged in the collision with the fence. The pilot had allowed himself to focus on landing to prevent further circuit congestion, after the twin aircraft that was previously number one did a go-around, leaving him number two to a Cessna 172. He was further distracted when a ground person asked over the radio if he needed fuel.
13/1011	2013-03-02 12:00:00	Te Kowhai	Piper PA-18	Loading... Occurrence 13/1011 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-18 Date and Time 02 Mar 13 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Te Kowhai Flying Hours(Total) 17414 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 246 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft sank unexpectedly on short final, and the left undercarriage struck a fence post. On touchdown , the undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft veered off the runway.
13/935	2013-02-25 15:45:00	Piopio	Cessna 180	Loading... Occurrence 13/935 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180 Date and Time 25 Feb 13 at 15:45 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 68 Location Piopio Flying Hours(Total) 3202 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 2825 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 26 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis When the pilot lowered the nose at top of descent, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot attempted a forced landing on a farm airstrip, but the approach was high and fast, and after touchdown, the pilot deliberately ground-looped the air craft in an attempt to stop. The left undercarriage leg failed with resulting damage to the left wing and tailplane. Before departure, the pilot had measured the total fuel quantity as 104 litres, and subtracted what he thought was the unusable fuel of 8 litres, leaving 96 litres usable. His calculated flight time was 1 hour and 35 minutes, on a planned fuel consumption of 55 l/h. The pilot had miscalculated the total fuel required for the flight. For 1 hour 35 minutes flight time, he required 88 litres plus a further 28 litres to cover the 30-minute VFR reserve requirement, giving a total minimum usable fuel quantity of 116 litres. The Owner's Manual for this aircraft states that as well as the 8 litres unusable fuel, there is another 11.5 litres usable only in level flight. This means that 19 litres must be considered unusable and subtracted from the total fuel dipstick reading to allow for flight in non-level attitudes. The legal minimum fuel requirement for this flight was 135 litres.
13/479	2013-02-06 14:49:00	Kiwitea, Manawatu	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 13/479 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 06 Feb 13 at 14:49 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 24 Location Kiwitea, Manawatu Flying Hours(Total) 1940 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 50 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aeroplane stalled in a maximum-rate turn during a low flying lesson. The instructor recovered to a wings level attitude but was unable to avoid a momentary ground impact during which the nose wheel separated and the propeller blades were bent. The air craft then snagged an electric fence wire, which became wrapped around the crankshaft behind the propeller flange, and dragged it a further 250 metres. The aircraft came to rest straddling a fence, with the tail on top of a pump shed and the nose in the adjacent maize paddock. The instructor and student vacated the aircraft without injury, but shortly afterwards, a fire broke out, consuming the engine bay and cabin area before it was brought under control. The operator has now introduced a 45-degree maximum angle of bank limit during low flying exercises.
13/375	2013-01-31 17:20:00	Omaka	PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35	Loading... Occurrence 13/375 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35 Date and Time 31 Jan 13 at 17:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 40 Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) 170 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 96 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was practising maximum performance takeoffs and landings for a forthcoming competition. During final approach with full flap and at a low approach speed, the aircraft starting drifting left. The pilot corrected using slight right rudder and also increased engine power. The right wing dropped instantly and hit the ground, the nose then struck the ground, and the aircraft tipped onto its back. The pilot was not injured, but the passenger had a sore foot, which was checked out by a local doctor.
13/365	2013-01-30 21:00:00	Westport	Micro Aviation Bantam B22S	Loading... Occurrence 13/365 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model Micro Aviation Bantam B22S Date and Time 30 Jan 13 at 21:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 58 Location Westport Flying Hours(Total) 765 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis Witnesses saw the microlight aeroplane flying towards Cape Foulwind. The weather conditions at the time were reported as low visibility with reducing cloud ceiling and fog developing in the vicinity. The microlight was located partially buried on Carters Beach. The first persons on the scene found the occupants deceased and the microlight destroyed. The CAA safety investigation did not identify any mechanical defects which may have contributed to the accident. The safety investigation considered it probable that the microlight flew into deteriorating weather after sunset and the pilot experienced spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control of the microlight. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
13/330	2013-01-29 17:58:00	Mt. Earnslaw Station	Cessna 182P	Loading... Occurrence 13/330 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 182P Date and Time 29 Jan 13 at 17:58 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 67 Location Mt. Earnslaw Station Flying Hours(Total) 494 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 327 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis About 50 ft agl on short final, the aircraft encountered windshear, dropped suddenly onto the nose wheel, bounced, and overturned. The pilot stated that his airspeed was too slow when he encountered the windshear, and it is likely that the aircraft stalle d. This happened so fast that the pilot did not have time to check forward or apply power.
13/288	2013-01-26 09:15:00	Ohura	Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600	Loading... Occurrence 13/288 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 Date and Time 26 Jan 13 at 09:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 40 Location Ohura Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot discussed the topdressing job with the client the night before, but neither mentioned the possibility of stock on the airstrip, which was owned by a third party. On arrival overhead, the pilot noticed sheep on the strip, and after landing, asked the client to shift them to the far corner of the airstrip paddock. The property manager arrived at the strip, and briefed the loader driver on his plan to move the sheep to another paddock. This required the sheep to be driven across the airstrip. The loader driver radioed the plan to the pilot, who continued operating in the belief that he could monitor the stock movements while he was airborne. The sheep were out of sight from the loading area, however, and on takeoff with the 15th load, the aeroplane collided with several sheep. The pilot flew the substantially damaged aeroplane back to their maintenance base.
13/293	2013-01-25 08:27:00	Okiwi Station	Britten-Norman BN2B-26	Loading... Occurrence 13/293 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Britten-Norman BN2B-26 Date and Time 25 Jan 13 at 08:27 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Okiwi Station Flying Hours(Total) 3170 POB 9 Flying Hours (on Type) 296 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 106 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On approach to Runway 18 at Okiwi, the aircraft encountered windshear on short final as the pilot reduced power to land. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent rate and the aircraft landed heavily. Damage was caused to both landing gear oleos and one brake unit, with rippling found on the upper and lower skin of each wing. One passenger sustained a back injury, which was later identified as a fractured vertebra. The pilot was aware of fluctuating wind conditions at Okiwi and had increased the approach speed to 70 knots as per company standard operating procedures. The pilot reported that despite this, the airspeed reduced rapidly and significantly at 10 to 15 feet agl, leaving little time to react to the situation.
13/376	2013-01-22 10:00:00	Karamea	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 13/376 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 22 Jan 13 at 10:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 62 Location Karamea Flying Hours(Total) 7316 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 58 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During cruise flight the helicopter experienced unusual main rotor vibrations, and the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing. During the final landing stage the tail rotor struck rising ground and the helicopter rolled over. The pilot suspected th at the vibration was caused by FOD (vegetation) picked up by the main rotors during a previous landing.
13/177	2013-01-19 20:10:00	Nokomai Station	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 13/177 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 19 Jan 13 at 20:10 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 32 Location Nokomai Station Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was intending to make a 'toes-on' slope landing to pick up a hunter. On approach, a downdraught caused an increased rate of descent that the pilot was unable to arrest. The helicopter struck the ground and rolled several times down the hillside. The pilot had previously operated turbine-engine helicopters, and did not anticipate the different available power margin when operating a piston-engine helicopter.
13/158	2013-01-11 16:00:00	Glenorchy	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 13/158 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 11 Jan 13 at 16:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 27 Location Glenorchy Flying Hours(Total) 1532 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 290 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 32 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis A wind gust caused the main rotor to strike the tail boom during start-up, damaging the rotor blades as well as the tail boom.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
12/5597	2012-12-12 12:15:00	Hanmer Springs	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 12/5597 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 12 Dec 12 at 12:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 52 Location Hanmer Springs Flying Hours(Total) 3100 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 101 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis In a practice autorotation, the pilot misjudged the flare height. The tail struck the ground, resulting in a broken tail rotor driveshaft and a rotor blade striking the horizontal stabiliser.
12/5532	2012-12-08 14:00:00	Waikite Valley	NZ Aerospace FU24A-954	Loading... Occurrence 12/5532 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24A-954 Date and Time 08 Dec 12 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Waikite Valley Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was conducting solo agricultural flight training under the supervision of an E-Category flight instructor. The instructor, who was operating another aircraft nearby, saw the aircraft perform a left turn and climb at approximately 400 ft agl, fol lowed by a departure from controlled flight from which the pilot did not recover. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
12/5389	2012-11-27 15:23:00	Tapapa	Schleicher ASW 27-18E	Loading... Occurrence 12/5389 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 27-18E Date and Time 27 Nov 12 at 15:23 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 60 Location Tapapa Flying Hours(Total) 514 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 202 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On a local flight, the pilot was obliged to make an out-landing when the sustainer motor would not start. About 35 metres into the landing roll, the glider struck a fence, damaging the canopy and wing.
12/5015	2012-11-12 02:45:00	Pioneer Hut	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 12/5015 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 12 Nov 12 at 02:45 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 22 Location Pioneer Hut Flying Hours(Total) 725 POB 5 Flying Hours (on Type) 120 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On approach to land at Pioneer Hut, the helicopter passed the usual landing area, and the pilot lost ground reference and depth perception due to the movement of snow across the ground. One skid contacted the ground unexpectedly and the helicopter rolled over. The pilot and four climbers on board were not injured, and were able to walk the remaining 500 m to Pioneer Hut.
12/4957	2012-11-08 20:38:00	Cadrona Valley	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 12/4957 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 08 Nov 12 at 20:38 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter); Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Cadrona Valley Flying Hours(Total) 9134 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 65 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was in transit between Wanaka and Queenstown Aerodromes. A witness familiar with the R22 observed it approaching, and his impression was that it was being flown fast with the sound of high rotor rpm. He looked away but then heard an unusual noise or bang. When he looked back at the helicopter, he saw it descending at a high rate with the main rotor stationary. The helicopter struck the hillside on a neighbouring property in the Cardrona Valley. First responders to the scene found the pilot deceased. The CAA safety investigation found that the main rotor had struck the airframe due to main rotor divergence in flight, leading to a catastrophic loss of control. The investigation could not positively determine the cause of the main rotor divergence, but the two most likely causes were considered to be a loss of main rotor rpm or an excessive forward cyclic input leading to a low-g flight situation. The pilot had considerable experience in fixed-wing aircraft but low experience in the R22 helicopter. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
12/4895	2012-11-06 13:45:00	Raglan	Cessna 172R	Loading... Occurrence 12/4895 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 172R Date and Time 06 Nov 12 at 13:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 388 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 61 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While landing at Raglan Aerodrome, the aircraft bounced, at which point the pilot checked forward. The aircraft nose wheel contacted the ground and failed in a rearward direction, resulting in a propeller strike.
12/4894	2012-10-31 18:30:00	Kaikoura	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 12/4894 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 31 Oct 12 at 18:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 51 Location Kaikoura Flying Hours(Total) 404 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 404 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 29 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter encountered a tailwind on approach, resulting in an increased descent rate and unexpected rotor rpm decay. Despite applying power, the pilot was unable to arrest the descent and the helicopter struck the ground heavily.
12/4682	2012-10-24 13:35:00	Tauranga	Celier Xenon	Loading... Occurrence 12/4682 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Celier Xenon Date and Time 24 Oct 12 at 13:35 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 64 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 259 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 201 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The gyrocopter took off on Runway 34 at Tauranga, and made an early left turn. During the turn, the airspeed decayed from 55 to 45 knots and the climb turned into a descent. The pilot made a further left turn to get back over land, and during this turn, t he aircraft landed heavily in the bay, about 300 metres from shore. Neither of the two occupants was injured.
12/4602	2012-10-16 17:00:00	Birch Hill	Air Tractor AT-402B	Loading... Occurrence 12/4602 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Air Tractor AT-402B Date and Time 16 Oct 12 at 17:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Birch Hill Flying Hours(Total) 23175 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 172 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 175 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The left main undercarriage leg failed on landing, resulting in damage to the left wing tip, aileron, flap, and the propeller. Initial inspection of the leg found that failure had occurred at a crack that had propagated from under the forward edge of the leg, where it is supported by the attaching saddle clamp. The crack had initiated from a small corrosion pit. The Air Tractor Maintenance Manual states that the undercarriage legs should be replaced at 10,000 cycles. The failed leg had accumulated over 15,000 cycles. Discussion with the manufacturer's representative showed that there were discrepancies in the provided service information. The maintenance manual states that the legs should be replaced at 10,000 cycles, whereas Air Tractor Service Letter 104 Main Landing Gear Service Life indicates that retirement is at 12,000 cycles. In any event, the failed leg exceeded both of these figures. The operator has now implemented replacement of the legs at 12,000 cycles or 750 hours TTIS. The TTIS limitation is based on an extreme service life calculated at 16 cycles (landings) per hour.
12/4269	2012-09-29 07:20:00	Hastings	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 12/4269 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 29 Sep 12 at 07:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 29 Location Hastings Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During an orchard spray operation, the pilot was focused on clearing trees in the spray area and failed to recall that a wire was also in the area. The tail rotor struck the wire and control was lost, resulting in the main rotor striking the trees. The he licopter struck the ground and rolled over.
12/3494	2012-08-12 14:45:00	Pauanui Beach	Piper PA-46-310P	Loading... Occurrence 12/3494 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-46-310P Date and Time 12 Aug 12 at 14:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 70 Location Pauanui Beach Flying Hours(Total) 6600 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 42 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 50 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft ran into a soft patch of ground as it started its takeoff roll. As a result of getting bogged in the soft ground the nose wheel retracted and caused the propeller to strike the ground. The aerodrome operator issued a NOTAM after this accident and carried out remedial work in the soft area.
12/3463	2012-08-11 17:20:00	Nelson	Eagle R & D Helicycle	Loading... Occurrence 12/3463 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Eagle R & D Helicycle Date and Time 11 Aug 12 at 17:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 50 Location Nelson Flying Hours(Total) 24 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The student pilot was hover-taxiing the single-seat microlight helicopter, when it went into an uncommanded climb to about 40 feet above the ground. The pilot lowered collective and when the helicopter had returned to an acceptable height, raised collecti ve to arrest the descent. The collective input failed to stop the descent and the helicopter hit the ground. The impact caused damage to the undercarriage and tail rotor.
12/3422	2012-08-10 13:55:00	Big Bay	Cessna 180	Loading... Occurrence 12/3422 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180 Date and Time 10 Aug 12 at 13:55 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Big Bay Flying Hours(Total) 3562 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 51 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 159 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Before landing on the beach at Big Bay, the pilot made an inspection run along the beach by running the main wheels along the sand to determine the surface condition. Approaching an area of softer sand, the pilot initiated a go-around. The engine 'hesitat ed' momentarily due to rapid throttle opening. The seaward wheel sank into soft ground, the aircraft began to ground loop, and as the other wheel dug into the sand, the aircraft overturned. There were no injuries, and the aircraft has subsequently been declared an insurance total loss.
12/3419	2012-08-09 13:00:00	Minaret Peak	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 12/3419 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 09 Aug 12 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 39 Location Minaret Peak Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot had vacated the idling helicopter, and had spent five minutes unloading and setting up the pick-up point. The rotor blades were seen to begin oscillating, striking the tail boom and the ground beside the helicopter.
12/3316	2012-08-06 10:44:00	Motueka	TEAM Hi-Max	Loading... Occurrence 12/3316 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model TEAM Hi-Max Date and Time 06 Aug 12 at 10:44 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 52 Location Motueka Flying Hours(Total) 65 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 6 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was about 200 feet on final approach at Motueka when the engine failed. The pilot aimed to make a forced landing in a suitable paddock, but as the aircraft crossed the boundary hedge, a wing clipped some trees and it landed heavily. The cause of the engine failure is unknown.
12/3085	2012-07-20 13:30:00	Mokau	Aerospatiale AS 350B	Loading... Occurrence 12/3085 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350B Date and Time 20 Jul 12 at 13:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 77 Location Mokau Flying Hours(Total) 740 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 29 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 148 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter engine flamed out during an agricultural spraying operation, and although the pilot was able to make a run-on landing, the helicopter rolled over and sustained substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured. It was discovered that the flameou t was due to fuel exhaustion, with less than two litres remaining. The fuel quantity gauge was reading erroneously, being stuck at 20% due to contamination of the transmitter unit by debris. The unit was of the older resistance type, and the manufacturer had advised that it was 'not defect free'. The low-level warning light did not illuminate, as the switch was connected directly with the transmitter. The manufacturer had issued Service Letters (1190-28-93/867-28-88) and Service Bulletins (28.12 R1) addressing the inherent unreliability of the fuel quantity indicating system. However the operator said he was not aware of the content of 'recommended' Service Bulletin (SB) 28.12 R1 advising availability of an improved capacitance-type system and separate low-level warning switch. The operator also said that he was not aware that the low-level warning light was not separate from the transmitter. The Flight Manual did not detail the relationship between the transmitter and the low-level warning light. The pilot, who was inexperienced on type, had been relying on the fuel quantity reading and the low-level warning light for fuel state awareness. EASA have been advised of the accident and how the various anomalies with the indicating system were involved. The operator has put in place improvements to ensure better fuel state awareness.
12/2905	2012-07-04 15:50:00	Taupo	Schempp-Hirth Ventus cT	Loading... Occurrence 12/2905 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Ventus cT Date and Time 04 Jul 12 at 15:50 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 62 Location Taupo Flying Hours(Total) 21000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 11 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 98 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was towed to 3700 ft with the intention of finding lift in an area of promising cloud formation. The lift proved disappointing, so the pilot decided to return to the aerodrome. Passing through 3500 ft, the pilot started the sustainer motor, whic h did not run at normal revs or power. The motor required a higher airspeed than normal to keep it operating, which resulted in excessive drag. During this period the pilot became distracted with the motor, and lost too much height to return to his departure aerodrome. He headed towards a farm airstrip nearby but the excessive drag meant he did not have the height to reach it. The glider landed heavily in a paddock just short of the airstrip and the pilot ground looped the aircraft to avoid running into a fence.
12/2849	2012-07-04 14:30:00	Tarras	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 12/2849 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 04 Jul 12 at 14:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 44 Location Tarras Flying Hours(Total) 7618 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 3742 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 131 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis After landing at the airstrip, the pilot parked the aircraft, set the engine to idle, feathered the propeller and applied the park brake, before vacating the aircraft to discuss the planned work. About 30 minutes after arrival, the pilot heard the sound o f the (turbine) engine spooling up, and the unoccupied aircraft began to move off, travelling about 30 m before colliding with the loading vehicle. The pilot shut the engine down using the fuel lever, noting that the propeller lever was 45% forward, and the power lever approximately 5 mm forward. It was possible that the lever positions resulted from displacement of the engine at impact, so these were not considered a reliable indication of the pre-impact positions. It is now the operator's procedure to apply the park brake before feathering the propeller, and to chock the nose wheel before leaving the aircraft unattended. A mechanical linkage (which is removed before flight) has also been added to the quadrant to physically hold the propeller lever in the feather position.
12/2674	2012-06-22 14:40:00	Levin	War Aircraft Replica Focke-Wulf 190	Loading... Occurrence 12/2674 Nature Of Flight Private other Aircraft Model War Aircraft Replica Focke-Wulf 190 Date and Time 22 Jun 12 at 14:40 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Levin Flying Hours(Total) 588 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was positioning the aircraft from Tauranga to Paraparaumu. Due to poor engine condition, the actual fuel consumption was considerably more than the figure used for planning. After 1 hour 40 minutes of flight, the engine lost power through fuel e xhaustion. The pilot attempted a forced landing but the aircraft collided with a fence short of the intended landing area. The poor condition of the engine was discovered during a bulk strip after the accident.
12/2586	2012-06-17 16:10:00	Tauranga	AutoGyro Europe Calidus Fern	Loading... Occurrence 12/2586 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model AutoGyro Europe Calidus Fern Date and Time 17 Jun 12 at 16:10 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 71 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 18000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 200 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Unknown Date Published - Synopsis The instructor was demonstrating the low-speed the manoeuvrability of the gyrocopter on approach to a forced landing. He applied full throttle to go around but there was insufficient power to arrest the descent. The gyrocopter continued descending and was ditched in Tauranga Harbour.
12/2716	2012-06-14 08:50:00	Opuawhanga	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 12/2716 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 14 Jun 12 at 08:50 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 25 Location Opuawhanga Flying Hours(Total) 781 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 430 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 91 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The pilot and supervising pilot carried out a ground briefing of the area to be sprayed, and identified a potential hazard of power lines running between two buildings on the property. During the preparatory reconnaissance flight, power lines were identif ied close to a tree line. About half-way through the spraying operation, the supervising pilot saw the helicopter operating from a different direction, and shortly afterwards, collide with the power line. The pilot made a safe landing, and inspection found only minor damage to the helicopter. Several properties in the district were without power until the line was repaired.
12/2324	2012-05-27 14:06:00	Raglan	Piper PA-28-181	Loading... Occurrence 12/2324 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-181 Date and Time 27 May 12 at 14:06 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 1334 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 131 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During an attempted takeoff from Raglan Aerodrome, the aircraft did not accelerate or lift-off as anticipated, so the. pilot elected to abandon the takeoff. Braking action was poor due to wet grass, and the aircraft ran through the wire fence at the end of Runway 23.
12/2242	2012-05-21 14:00:00	Lake Sumner	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 12/2242 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 21 May 12 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 35 Location Lake Sumner Flying Hours(Total) 3793 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 493 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 103 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was engaged in spot spraying of weeds around the shores of Lake Sumner. Conditions for spraying were perfect and the lake surface was described as being "very still and mirror-like". The helicopter was last heard and seen by its support cre w from about 6 km away across the lake, carrying out a spraying run. The crew continued preparing the next load of spray, when they heard a banging noise. One of the men immediately looked to where he had seen the helicopter a few seconds earlier but did not see anything. The helicopter was reported overdue, and debris from the machine was located in the lake a few hours later. The CAA investigation concluded that the most probable cause was spatial disorientation resulting in controlled flight into the glass-like lake surface. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
12/1818	2012-04-25 12:18:00	Otorohanga	Cessna 172M	Loading... Occurrence 12/1818 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172M Date and Time 25 Apr 12 at 12:18 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 60 Location Otorohanga Flying Hours(Total) 725 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 597 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 3 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft landed well into the 570-metre private airstrip with about 5 knots of tailwind, and the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before it struck a drain embankment at the end of the strip. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the three pe rsons on board were seriously injured. Before departing for the airstrip, the pilot had received a briefing from the airstrip owner, who advised him to "watch out for the drain". During his overhead join for the airstrip, the pilot didn't position his aircraft to give him a good overall view of the airstrip, and also forgot the advice about the drain. On final, a wind change resulted in a slight tail wind component, but the visual cues available to the pilot led him to believe that he had sufficient distance to land. The drain at the far end of the airstrip was not visible. Late in the landing roll, the pilot realised that the strip was shorter than anticipated and despite maximum braking, he was unable to stop the aircraft before it struck the drain embankment.
12/1813	2012-04-24 08:35:00	Wellsford	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 12/1813 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 24 Apr 12 at 08:35 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 59 Location Wellsford Flying Hours(Total) 4818 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3200 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 205 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During an agricultural operation, the pilot was focusing on the area to be sprayed, and suddenly realised that he was too close to some power lines. He reacted by abruptly applying aft cyclic and raising the collective. The control inputs resulted in a pi tch-up and rotation to the right, followed by a rapid descent and ground impact.
12/1786	2012-04-22 12:00:00	Tautane Station	Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600	Loading... Occurrence 12/1786 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 Date and Time 22 Apr 12 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 34 Location Tautane Station Flying Hours(Total) 7495 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 111 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 201 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis Returning to the airstrip after dispersal of the fifth load, the aircraft landed slightly short of the strip threshold, and the right main undercarriage struck a small 'lip' at the end of the strip. The leg was torn from its attachments and folded back un der the wing. The operator subsequently provided further theoretical and practical training for the pilot.
12/1783	2012-04-21 15:15:00	Koromatua	SkyStar Kitfox IV	Loading... Occurrence 12/1783 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model SkyStar Kitfox IV Date and Time 21 Apr 12 at 15:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Koromatua Flying Hours(Total) 835 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 600 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 26 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft, equipped with a Rotax 618 engine, had just taken off from a farm airstrip. When the pilot throttled back from full power, the engine seized completely at low altitude. The aircraft landed on a barberry hedge in a farm drainage ditch. The en gine had suffered from a 'cold seizure', a known issue associated with these engines.
12/1643	2012-04-15 15:30:00	Stratford	Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2	Loading... Occurrence 12/1643 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 Date and Time 15 Apr 12 at 15:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Stratford Flying Hours(Total) 234 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 26 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On approach to land at Stratford Aerodrome, the pilot used insufficient airbrakes, resulting in a higher than normal airspeed/groundspeed. During the resultant long ground roll, the right wing contacted the ground, causing a groundloop.
12/1785	2012-04-14 11:20:00	Whirinaki Park	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 12/1785 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 14 Apr 12 at 11:20 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 38 Location Whirinaki Park Flying Hours(Total) 420 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 70 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 45 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis About 30 ft agl during takeoff, the helicopter encountered sudden sink, which the pilot was unable to arrest before the machine struck the ground heavily, damaging the skids.
12/1863	2012-04-09 13:17:00	Stratford	Grob Twin Astir	Loading... Occurrence 12/1863 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Grob Twin Astir Date and Time 09 Apr 12 at 13:17 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 64 Location Stratford Flying Hours(Total) 1082 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 43 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot of a glider on short final had to take avoiding action as a glider and towplane were taking off from the same runway. During the avoidance manoeuvre, the left wing touched the ground, resulting in a 180-degree ground loop, breaking the tail boom off.
12/1558	2012-04-08 12:20:00	Waitetuna	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 12/1558 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 08 Apr 12 at 12:20 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 42 Location Waitetuna Flying Hours(Total) 1519 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 915 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 230 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot assessed the airstrip before commencing a lime-sowing job and believed the strip was usable, albeit rather rough after the midpoint. On landing after distributing 13 loads, the right-hand main gear brake caliper broke. The pilot believed the rou gh surface to be the cause, and asked the farmer to smooth it out. While the pilot returned to base for repairs, the farmer used a 'roto-tiller' on the strip, and on his return the pilot assessed the cultivated area as suitable. While the pilot was spreading the 14th load, however, the farmer started to work on the area again. The pilot circled until the farmer had finished, then landed over the reworked area. On the subsequent takeoff roll, as the aircraft entered the cultivated area, it started to decelerate rapidly, and the right main gear broke off flush with the wing. The pilot started jettisoning the load and the aircraft became airborne while yawing to the right. It collided with trees but the pilot was able to land the aircraft in an adjacent paddock.
12/1417	2012-04-01 13:00:00	Kaipara Harbour	Zenair Zodiac 601 UL	Loading... Occurrence 12/1417 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Zenair Zodiac 601 UL Date and Time 01 Apr 12 at 13:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Kaipara Harbour Flying Hours(Total) 629 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 27 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was en route from Paraparaumu to Dargaville, when the pilot transmitted a MAYDAY call, indicating that he had experienced an engine failure in the South Kaipara Head area. During the attempted forced landing, the aircraft stalled and spun, ca tching fire on ground impact. Both occupants were killed. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
12/1154	2012-03-15 19:30:00	Manapouri	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 12/1154 Nature Of Flight Hunting Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 15 Mar 12 at 19:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 33 Location Manapouri Flying Hours(Total) 1423 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 190 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 79 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On a venison recovery operation, the pilot placed the right-hand door in the cockpit and strapped it in for the return flight to base. During lift into the hover, the exposed dual cyclic socket became caught on the door hinge, jamming the cyclic and resul ting in a dynamic rollover.
12/867	2012-02-28 15:57:00	North Shore		Loading... Occurrence 12/867 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model - Date and Time 28 Feb 12 at 15:57 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 73 Location North Shore Flying Hours(Total) 1372 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 437 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Registration: N298WA; Type Beech B58. During takeoff, the pilot realised there was an abnormally low airspeed indication, and decided to discontinue the takeoff. The main wheels 'locked up' under full braking, and the aeroplane ran off the end of the run way on to soft ground, which caused the nose wheel to collapse. The pitot cover had not been removed before flight.
12/840	2012-02-24 17:42:00	Wanaka	Rans S-7 Courier	Loading... Occurrence 12/840 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rans S-7 Courier Date and Time 24 Feb 12 at 17:42 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 3295 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 162 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot had landed at Wanaka about an hour earlier, during which time the wind strength increased, giving a significant crosswind. The pilot assessed the conditions and elected to depart during a lull in the wind. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft was blown off the runway centreline before becoming airborne. After liftoff, the aircraft rolled to the right despite the pilot's application of full left aileron and rudder. The aircraft drifted to the right over the grass runway, sank back onto the ground and landed heavily, resulting in damage to the nose and fuselage.
12/766	2012-02-18 17:35:00	Mercer	Cessna 182N	Loading... Occurrence 12/766 Nature Of Flight PARACHUTING Aircraft Model Cessna 182N Date and Time 18 Feb 12 at 17:35 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 22 Location Mercer Flying Hours(Total) 302 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft engine stopped on final approach after a parachute dropping flight, causing it to land in a paddock short of the runway. The pilot confirmed that the aircraft had probably run out of usable fuel, having made several previous flights. The pil ot had just been type-rated on the Cessna 182 and had miscalculated the fuel requirements for this type of operation. He has since expanded his knowledge of fuel requirements under various operating conditions.
12/557	2012-02-11 15:00:00	Upper Dingle	Cessna 180A	Loading... Occurrence 12/557 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180A Date and Time 11 Feb 12 at 15:00 Pilot Licence Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 71 Location Upper Dingle Flying Hours(Total) 4655 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 3000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2014 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While the aeroplane was landing, the left wheel struck a rock which was unseen in the grass. The left undercarriage assembly failed, allowing the left wingtip and propeller to contact the ground.
12/587	2012-02-03 13:30:00	Taupo	Hughes 369E	Loading... Occurrence 12/587 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Hughes 369E Date and Time 03 Feb 12 at 13:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location Taupo Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was on the ground with the rotor turning and engine at ground idle. As the support truck and trailer were driven away from the helicopter, the loading equipment on the trailer contacted the main rotor blades.
12/218	2012-01-23 10:45:00	Timona Park,Feilding	Aerostar Yak-52TW	Loading... Occurrence 12/218 Nature Of Flight AEROBATICS Aircraft Model Aerostar Yak-52TW Date and Time 23 Jan 12 at 10:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age - Location Timona Park,Feilding Flying Hours(Total) 2900 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 52 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 65 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis About 1035 hours on 23 January 2012, the pilot and a colleague took off from Feilding Aerodrome in ZK-YTW, for an aerobatic flight. Some 10 minutes later, a number of local residents observed the aircraft complete a slow roll then enter a steep dive. The aircraft continued descending steeply and struck the ground in Timona Park, Feilding. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed. A CAA field investigation determined that a screwdriver had entered the elevator control mechanism during an aerobatic manoeuvre, and restricted control movement. As a consequence the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft. The CAA has issued an AD mandating the fitting of a barrier into the rear fuselage. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
12/181	2012-01-18 18:15:00	West Diadem Creek	Siren PIK-30	Loading... Occurrence 12/181 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Siren PIK-30 Date and Time 18 Jan 12 at 18:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 60 Location West Diadem Creek Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 13 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis While ridge soaring, the glider was seen to begin a turn to the right, towards rising ground. Continuing the turn, the glider entered a nose down attitude, continued to roll to the right and gained speed. The nose-down attitude steepened with the glider c ontinuing to roll to the right until striking the ground in an inverted attitude. The pilot was fatally injured. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
12/157	2012-01-18 07:40:00	Tauranga	Quickie Aircraft Q200	Loading... Occurrence 12/157 Nature Of Flight TEST Aircraft Model Quickie Aircraft Q200 Date and Time 18 Jan 12 at 07:40 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 14000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was making a low approach with the intention of overshooting, when sink was encountered on short final. The aircraft struck an approach light pole, and slid to a stop close to the runway threshold.

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11/5688	2011-12-23 12:05:00	Tauranga	Puffer Cozy	Loading... Occurrence 11/5688 Nature Of Flight TEST Aircraft Model Puffer Cozy Date and Time 23 Dec 11 at 12:05 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 800 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Just after the aircraft had lifted off, the canopy opened fully. The pilot discontinued the takeoff, landing back on the grass strip. The landing was heavy, with the aircraft sustaining substantial damage. The canopy opening was due to two factors: The m ain canopy latch was not secured. It was either not engaged correctly when the canopy was closed, or it may have become disengaged through vibration during the takeoff roll. The backup safety catch did not operate as intended. It was found that the spacer on the safety catch was of a larger diameter than the plans specified. This made the alignment of the catch more critical, and it may not have 'caught' the screw head on which it would normally engage. The larger spacer would have reduced the distance between itself and the screw head, making it easier for the safety catch to disengage with vibration. Additionally, the aircraft technical support engineer advised that it is also possible that adjustment of the standard latch pushrod can interfere with the safety catch (SC-1), so that if the standard catch comes loose, the pushrod pushes the safety catch away from the screw/spacer just enough so that it doesn't catch. The safety catch may also be susceptible to fatigue cracking, being easily bent, and cracking at the 90-degree bend with only a hard jolt required to break off the retaining piece. With the catch being easily bent, there is also the possibility that a 5 or 10-degree bend inward of the catch would easily prevent it from engaging as the canopy rises.
11/5623	2011-12-20 14:00:00	Motiti Island	Grumman American AA-5A	Loading... Occurrence 11/5623 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Grumman American AA-5A Date and Time 20 Dec 11 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 19 Location Motiti Island Flying Hours(Total) 230 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 16 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 53 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft had been engaged in fish-spotting activities and was returning to Ardmore. During the takeoff from Motiti Island airstrip, the aircraft drifted to the left of the centreline and the left wing starting brushing through long grass. The pilot tr ied to correct the situation but the drift worsened as the wing was dragged further into the grass, resulting in a groundloop.
11/5636	2011-12-20 12:15:00	Drury	Schempp-Hirth Discus-2cT	Loading... Occurrence 11/5636 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Discus-2cT Date and Time 20 Dec 11 at 12:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 60 Location Drury Flying Hours(Total) 800 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis During a winch launch, the pilot did not detect that the airbrakes were unlocked before takeoff. The glider launched to 1100 feet and with the extra drag from the now-deployed airbrakes, the glider descended faster than expected. An attempt to deploy the sustainer motor was made but abandoned, and the pilot elected to land in a paddock near to the airfield northern boundary. The glider overshot, clipped a fence, and then landed heavily on rising ground. The pilot sustained a back injury that required medical attention.
11/5586	2011-12-15 10:00:00	Geraldine	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 11/5586 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 15 Dec 11 at 10:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 59 Location Geraldine Flying Hours(Total) 13000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was simultaneously refuelled and loaded with product. After refuelling was completed, a miscommunication between the pilot and the loader resulted in the pilot taking off before the product hose was recovered. The aircraft was restrained on one side by the hose, causing a dynamic rollover.
11/5575	2011-12-13 19:30:00	Tikokino	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 11/5575 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 13 Dec 11 at 19:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Tikokino Flying Hours(Total) 1549 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 42 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 62 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While returning to the loading area, the pilot flew the helicopter through what he believed to be a gap in the adjacent power lines, where the wires were routed underground. He stated that he was preoccupied with a problem that could have waited until aft er landing, and did not notice that had missed the gap. The helicopter struck the span next to the gap, breaking off the main rotor pitch links, resulting in a heavy ground impact.
11/5442	2011-12-07 19:07:00	New Plymouth	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 11/5442 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 07 Dec 11 at 19:07 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 46 Location New Plymouth Flying Hours(Total) 41 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 41 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 14 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis A student pilot on his first solo crosswind landing did not anticipate the effects of mechanical turbulence created by a small gully just short of the runway threshold. The pilot stated the aircraft "seemed to drop onto the runway" and he did not recover quickly enough to prevent it landing heavily on its nose wheel and bouncing. The aircraft came to rest on its nose further down the runway. The student pilot had made several successful dual crosswind landings earlier in the day.
11/5349	2011-11-30 23:20:00	Karikari Peninsula	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 11/5349 Nature Of Flight Search And Rescue Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 30 Nov 11 at 23:20 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 68 Location Karikari Peninsula Flying Hours(Total) 17670 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 165 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was engaged in a bushfire reconnaissance at night, with the pilot and a fire officer on board. The pilot was requested to divert to a nearby beach, where some people were trapped by the fire front. During the diversion, the helicopter ente red the bushfire smoke plume and collided with the sea surface about one kilometre offshore. Neither occupant survived. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
11/5336	2011-11-27 15:15:00	Maraekakaho	Cessna R172K	Loading... Occurrence 11/5336 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna R172K Date and Time 27 Nov 11 at 15:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 51 Location Maraekakaho Flying Hours(Total) 582 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 557 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 15 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot made a late decision to go around on approach to a farm airstrip. The aircraft was unable to out-climb the rising terrain ahead and landed heavily in an adjacent paddock. The undercarriage collapsed and both wingtips and propeller struck the gro und.
11/5227	2011-11-23 10:30:00	Viaduct Basin	Eurocopter AS350B2	Loading... Occurrence 11/5227 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Eurocopter AS350B2 Date and Time 23 Nov 11 at 10:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 56 Location Viaduct Basin Flying Hours(Total) 8000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 100 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was performing a two-stage lifting operation, which involved erecting a 25-metre tower then placing a star on top of it, forming the basis for the Telecom Christmas Tree. When the pilot operated the hook release after the first lift, the li ne did not fall away from the helicopter, so he descended the helicopter to a hover about 15 ft agl. The rigging supervisor grasped the line to pull it free, but as it was still attached to the top of the tower, this action swung the line into the rotor arc. The resulting blade strike immediately caused a rotor imbalance, and the severity of the vibration caused the helicopter to literally shake itself to pieces and fall to the ground. Although the machine was destroyed, the pilot and associated personnel standing nearby were uninjured.
11/4678	2011-10-17 15:15:00	Arrowtown	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 11/4678 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 17 Oct 11 at 15:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Arrowtown Flying Hours(Total) 315 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 204 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 37 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 13 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft with three persons on board made an approach to land at a private airstrip 1 NM south of Arrowtown, near Queenstown. Following a touchdown well into the airstrip, the pilot applied full power to take off again. The aircraft did not gain any a ppreciable altitude after becoming airborne, and stalled, rolled to the left, and struck the ground. The pilot died at the scene, and the two passengers were seriously injured. Factors contributing to the accident were strong crosswind conditions and associated turbulence at the airstrip, a late decision by the pilot to go around, and his continuing to raise the nose attitude of the aircraft after takeoff, leading to a stall in the turbulent conditions with insufficient height to recover. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
11/4579	2011-10-10 16:30:00	Springs Junction	Micro Aviation B22 Bantam	Loading... Occurrence 11/4579 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation B22 Bantam Date and Time 10 Oct 11 at 16:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Springs Junction Flying Hours(Total) 195 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 180 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis En route from Springs Junction to Reefton the pilot flew into an area of cold weather and light drizzle. The engine power slowly reduced until the engine failed. The pilot carried out a forced landing onto a snowgrass-covered hill, damaging the cockpit po d and nose wheel assembly. The pilot had activated a personal locator beacon during the forced landing, and was rescued by helicopter at approximately 6 pm. The engine was tested after recovery and no defect could be found. The engine is not equipped with carb heat and carburettor icing is thought to be the likely cause.
11/4394	2011-09-29 10:27:00	Whakatane	SG Aviation Storm 300	Loading... Occurrence 11/4394 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model SG Aviation Storm 300 Date and Time 29 Sep 11 at 10:27 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Whakatane Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference V article May/Jun 12 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis En route from his home strip to Whakatane, the pilot decided to practise a few stalls. He deliberately held back pressure on the stick beyond the normal recovery stage, in order to cause a wing-drop stall. The aeroplane stalled abruptly with the expected wing drop, but the pilot attempted to level the wings with aileron, further developing the stall into a steep nose-down spin. As the pilot had not been trained in spin recovery, his attempts resulted in a flat spin, from which he was unable to recover before the aircraft struck the ground. Ground impact was on a downslope, collapsing the undercarriage, and despite extensive damage, the aircraft remained substantially in one piece. The pilot received only minor injuries. A full description of this accident is available in the May/June 2012 issue of Vector, with a follow-up article in the September/October 2012 issue.
11/4317	2011-09-26 14:00:00	Waitotara	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 11/4317 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 26 Sep 11 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 50 Location Waitotara Flying Hours(Total) 4205 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2900 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 33 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While approaching to land during an agricultural operation, the helicopter suddenly and uncontrollably yawed to the right. The pilot was able to make a successful forced landing although the helicopter was substantially damaged. Engineering investigation found that one of the tail rotor driveshaft segments had failed. The aft yoke, which is normally bonded to the driveshaft tube, had separated at the bond line, rotating freely on the tube, resulting in loss of drive to the tail rotor. Despite extensive testing, no reason for the failure could be determined due to the damage sustained during the failure. BHT has advised that the new driveshafts have a riveted joint at the yoke in addition to the bonding, and they are pursuing a service bulletin to address the older driveshafts already in service.
11/4285	2011-09-24 09:26:00	Karamea	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 11/4285 Nature Of Flight Hunting Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 24 Sep 11 at 09:26 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 56 Location Karamea Flying Hours(Total) 2903 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2013 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 14 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During a venison recovery operation in the Karamea River area, the pilot was flying along a river at about 300 feet agl when the helicopter engine started to 'miss'. The pilot turned back down the river to a safe landing area and made a precautionary lan ding with partial power. The helicopter sustained minor damage to the drive pulleys and cooling fan shroud. Subsequent engineering investigation found that the loss of power was due to a broken valve spring.
11/3993	2011-09-06 09:00:00	Raglan	Diamond DA20-C1	Loading... Occurrence 11/3993 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Diamond DA20-C1 Date and Time 06 Sep 11 at 09:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 26 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 70 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 42 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 42 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 12 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The pilot joined the circuit for a touch-and-go. While the pilot believed the approach was normal, the aircraft touched down one third of the way into the runway. The aircraft bounced and rather than going around, the pilot allowed the aircraft to float d own the runway for a second touchdown. This occurred half to two thirds of the way down the remaining runway distance. Despite braking, the aircraft overran the runway end and struck a fence at 20 to 30 knots. The propeller was damaged, with a 12-centimetre chip out of one blade. The crankshaft was also damaged, necessitating an engine strip-down and rebuild.
11/3694	2011-08-21 10:14:00	Ruahine Corner	Cessna 180J	Loading... Occurrence 11/3694 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180J Date and Time 21 Aug 11 at 10:14 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Ruahine Corner Flying Hours(Total) 1825 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1770 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 33 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 12 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis The pilot was on a local flight when he decided to assess the conditions for landing at Ruahine Corner airstrip. It had recently snowed heavily but the pilot was familiar with snow conditions and the airstrip. He approached and carefully ran one main whee l along the surface at flying speed. However the aircraft suddenly bit into the snow and both main wheels settled before the pilot could react. The aircraft continued for about 20 metres before the conditions caused it to dig in and the aircraft tipped over. The pilot manually activated the ELT and evacuated the aircraft. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The pilot advised that he only decided to carry out the snow assessment flypast because he was flying in the area. As a result, the actual conditions caught him out and the aircraft ended up on its back.
11/3510	2011-08-09 15:45:00	Doughboy Bay	Piper PA-32-260	Loading... Occurrence 11/3510 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-32-260 Date and Time 09 Aug 11 at 15:45 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane Pilot Age 28 Location Doughboy Bay Flying Hours(Total) 2000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 420 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis After takeoff from the beach in Doughboy Bay (on the west coast of Stewart Island), the pilot found that the aircraft was not going to out-climb high ground at the far end of the beach. The surface wind of 25 to 30 knots was causing downdraughts in the le e of the high ground, and during the pilot's attempt to manoeuvre clear, the aeroplane struck the sea surface. Both the pilot and passenger were able to vacate the aircraft, which remained afloat for some time, and stood on the wing before deciding to swim to the shallows and wade ashore. Before leaving the aircraft, the pilot had activated both the ELT and the tracking system alarm, this action resulting in prompt activation of rescue services.
11/3094	2011-07-16 18:00:00	Kaio - Northland	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 11/3094 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 16 Jul 11 at 18:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 58 Location Kaio - Northland Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis The operator was engaged in spraying chemicals on a block to the west of Kaeo in Northland. The pilot completed the spraying operation and landed for the purposes of washing and refuelling the aircraft prior to the ferry flight to the overnight rest area, approximately five km away. The aircraft was particularly contaminated with the chemical and required extensive soap washing at the site with three to four times more soap and water than is usually applied. It was then refuelled with 70 litres. The pilot took off in the dark, at approximately 1815, to fly to the nearby hostel. Daylight officially ended at 1755. After climbing out vertically, the pilot realised that he was having engine trouble. When the collective was raised the engine was still delivering power but would not respond. The pilot elected to carry out a precautionary landing but, in the dark, had difficulty finding a suitable place even though he knew the topography. He caught a glimpse of the dirt road below him so elected to attempt a landing there. Due to the darkness he misperceived the rate of descent and due to the engine problem was unable to flare effectively. He hit the ground hard, short of the intended landing point. The helicopter rolled over. After extricating himself, the pilot noticed that the aircraft was on fire. The ELT had activated and was detected. RCCNZ contacted him two minutes after the accident. The aircraft was almost completely destroyed by the fire.
11/2836	2011-06-29 11:35:00	Otautau - Southland	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 11/2836 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 29 Jun 11 at 11:35 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Otautau - Southland Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot lifted off from the hover to move back a few feet to a more level loading spot when the engine rpm increased well beyond limits. The pilot made a precautionary run on landing while attempting to bring the engine rpm under control. During the run -on landing the helicopter did not stop at the anticipated point and continued 20 metres further onto a track. The helicopter came to rest upright in a ditch beside the track, 40 metres from the initial landing spot. The tail rotor struck a fence, resulting in separation of the tail rotor, gearbox and both stabilizers. The right skid was also damaged. It was thought that the governor had failed. The governor was replaced and the aircraft was repaired.
11/2801	2011-06-27 13:15:00	Whitianga	Cessna 172D	Loading... Occurrence 11/2801 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172D Date and Time 27 Jun 11 at 13:15 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Whitianga Flying Hours(Total) 18000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 140 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 215 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis During descent to the aerodrome, engine power was lost due to fuel starvation. The pilot had failed to notice that the fuel selector had previously been positoned to the right fuel tank prior to flight, this resulted in a total engine power loss when the fuel in the right hand fuel tank was consumed. There was sufficient fuel remaining in the left fuel tank to continue the flight to the destination, however the pilot failed to select the left tank when the engine power loss occurred. The aircraft was damaged during the subsequent forced landing and was written off by the insurers. The pilot escaped without injury.
11/2789	2011-06-25 15:00:00	Hokitika	Cessna 172A	Loading... Occurrence 11/2789 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172A Date and Time 25 Jun 11 at 15:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 30 Location Hokitika Flying Hours(Total) 162 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 162 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis During takeoff, the pilot's seat unlocked and slid back causing a loss of directional control. The aircraft veered off the runway onto soft grass and flipped onto its back. The pilot was not injured. Airworthiness directive DCA/CESS172/174 had been carrie d out. The reason why the seat slid back could not be determined. A non mandatory Cessna Service Bulletin allows the fitting of a recoil 'seatbelt' arrangement under the seats, to arrest any sudden rearward movement of the seats. Cessna have extended the 'credit' date they will pay for such work until 15 June 2012. The owner was not aware of the manufacturer's Service Bulletin.
11/2697	2011-06-20 14:00:00	Mount Campbell	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 11/2697 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 20 Jun 11 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Mount Campbell Flying Hours(Total) 3003 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1450 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 105 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2102 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was on a dual mountain flying training exercise, and had landed in a clearing about 3800 feet amsl. The pilot took off and climbed vertically to a 50-foot hover before transitioning into forward flight, at which point the rotor rpm decayed and the helicopter started to yaw to the left. The instructor took control and lowered the collective, but was unable to restore the rotor rpm, so made a forced landing back in the clearing. The helicopter rolled over on landing. Engineering investigation found no reason for the apparent power loss.
11/2818	2011-06-09 10:30:00	Rangiora	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 11/2818 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 09 Jun 11 at 10:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Rangiora Flying Hours(Total) 113 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 34 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 58 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage - Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis During taxi operations the left wing contacted a fence post.
11/2478	2011-06-02 12:30:00	Matawai Makers Airstrip	Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600	Loading... Occurrence 11/2478 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 Date and Time 02 Jun 11 at 12:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 61 Location Matawai Makers Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 20102 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 11113 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis To avoid churning up the centreline of the airstrip, the pilot was using different routes for the takeoff and landing runs. On the accident flight, the aircraft was moved too far to the right side of the airstrip, and departed the strip approximately 60 m etres before the actual threshold, striking a fence. This impact damaged the rear elevator cable pulley, resulting in a loss of pitch control. The pilot commenced a load dump, but the aircraft struck a second fence before coming to rest in a brassica crop. Weather at the time was light drizzle, which may have contributed to the accident.
11/2481	2011-06-02 12:00:00	Paturau	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 11/2481 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 02 Jun 11 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location Paturau Flying Hours(Total) 5000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 80 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2015 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was completing a fertiliser spreading job, comprising four runs per load. On the third run of a load, the pilot altered course to avoid a bush-covered hillside, entering a long gully that was also to be treated. As the aircraft decsended to sowi ng height, it struck two wires strung across the gully. The aircraft was damaged but able to return to the strip for landing. The pilot recalled that he knew the wires were there, but they went undetected due to the unplanned changes to the sowing run.
11/2334	2011-05-22 14:30:00	Middlemarch	Australian Av Works Karatoo J6 C	Loading... Occurrence 11/2334 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Australian Av Works Karatoo J6 C Date and Time 22 May 11 at 14:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Middlemarch Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis The undercarriage collapsed during a precautionary landing, causing damage to the propellor. The pilot felt the strength of the undercarriage was inadequate.
11/2157	2011-05-14 11:20:00	Awanui	Rotor Flight Dominator	Loading... Occurrence 11/2157 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rotor Flight Dominator Date and Time 14 May 11 at 11:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 50 Location Awanui Flying Hours(Total) 469 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 400 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 13 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During an abrupt 180-degree reversal turn, the gyroplane descended rapidly and struck the ground. The pilot was killed and the passenger seriously injured. The safety investigation concluded that the gyroplane departed controlled flight, probably as a res ult of the rotor being unloaded during the turn. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
11/2105	2011-05-11 13:01:00	Nelson	Piper PA-31-350	Loading... Occurrence 11/2105 Nature Of Flight Test Aircraft Model Piper PA-31-350 Date and Time 11 May 11 at 13:01 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 53 Location Nelson Flying Hours(Total) 16000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 200 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference 11-004 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 14 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The nose landing gear of a Piper PA31-350 Navajo Chieftain jammed in a partially retracted position during a training flight at Nelson Aerodrome. The nose landing gear could not be extended again, and in the subsequent landing the aeroplane sustained subs tantial damage. Neither of the two pilots, the only occupants, was injured. The subsequent TAIC investigation determined that the nose landing gear jammed as a result of wrong parts and incorrect maintenance. This synopsis is an abridged section of the TAIC report executive summary. The full report (11-004) is available on the TAIC web site, www.taic.org.nz.
11/1929	2011-04-29 20:00:00	Milford	Hughes 369E	Loading... Occurrence 11/1929 Nature Of Flight TEST Aircraft Model Hughes 369E Date and Time 29 Apr 11 at 20:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 61 Location Milford Flying Hours(Total) 12672 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 4265 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 182 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was on a test flight at night to record engine parameters following an engine change. The pilot made a vertical climb, during which the accompanying LAME made the necessary observations, then a vertical descent back to the field. The pilot reported that he misjudged the descent, and the helicopter landed heavily, breaking the left skid and rolling on to its left side.
11/1861	2011-04-27 12:30:00	Arawata Saddle	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 11/1861 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 27 Apr 11 at 12:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Arawata Saddle Flying Hours(Total) 1950 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1300 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 145 Taic Reference 11-003 Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2013 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was on a dual cross-country training flight, and after it became overdue, SAR action was initiated. The helicopter wreckage was subsequently located in the Arawata Saddle area, with both pilots having died in the accident. The accident was investigated by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, and a full report will be available on their web site, www.taic.org.nz (ref 11-003).
11/1862	2011-04-27 04:00:00	Greenfield	Rans S-6ES Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 11/1862 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rans S-6ES Coyote II Date and Time 27 Apr 11 at 04:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Greenfield Flying Hours(Total) 346 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 163 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 29 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Minor Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis While landing downhill in long wet grass on a private farm strip, the aircraft nosed over at the end of the landing rollout.
11/1799	2011-04-22 12:30:00	Porongahau	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 11/1799 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 22 Apr 11 at 12:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Porongahau Flying Hours(Total) 334 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 273 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 42 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2012 Damage Minor Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis The undercarriage (nose gear) was damaged while on landing on a beach. The aircraft ran into a very soft patch of sand during the landing roll even though the two previous aircraft had completed successful test runs along the surface and it was considered satisfactory. As a result, the organisation has changed its procedures so that beach landings are not allowed unless the trip has been sanctioned and the landing zone has been checked by a highly qualified pilot, including a walk along the landing zone.
11/1504	2011-04-09 10:30:00	Nelson 15 NE	Dyn' Aero MCRO1 Club	Loading... Occurrence 11/1504 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Dyn' Aero MCRO1 Club Date and Time 09 Apr 11 at 10:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 85 Location Nelson 15 NE Flying Hours(Total) 316 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 265 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 45 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The owner-pilot was on a cross country flight from North Shore to Ashburton, but failed to arrive at the expected time. Emergency services were notified, and a search commenced. The aircraft was located two days later on the north-west slope of Mount Dup pa, in the Bryant Range. The pilot had died in the accident. Two experienced pilots, both of whom had either been flying or driving in the area at the time of the accident, described the weather as extremely poor, with a low cloud base and light drizzle. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
11/1471	2011-04-06 10:30:00	Rakaia River Valley	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 11/1471 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 06 Apr 11 at 10:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 59 Location Rakaia River Valley Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2013 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The flight was to transport a hunting party of two into the headwaters of Mistake Creek, and drop them at separate locations. During the second landing, the snowshoe on the left skid penetrated the vertical banked edge of the landing site, resulting in dy namic rollover to the left. The helicopter tumbled 123 metres down the steep hillside. The pilot was killed in the accident and the passenger was seriously injured. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
11/1148	2011-03-20 13:59:00	Orewa Beach	G Pereira GP-4	Loading... Occurrence 11/1148 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model G Pereira GP-4 Date and Time 20 Mar 11 at 13:59 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Orewa Beach Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2013 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot of the amateur-built aeroplane was conducting a test flight at approximately 2000 feet in the vicinity of Orewa Beach, north of Auckland. Witnesses saw the aircraft suddenly flick over from straight and level flight and spin into the sea. The pi lot was killed in the accident. The investigation found that the pilot had altered elements of the engine cooling system before the flight, and that he had a pre-existing heart condition, myocarditis. It could not be determined whether these factors contributed to the accident. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
11/1080	2011-03-15 09:29:00	Dargaville Aerodrome	Sonex Ltd Sonex	Loading... Occurrence 11/1080 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Sonex Ltd Sonex Date and Time 15 Mar 11 at 09:29 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 65 Location Dargaville Aerodrome Flying Hours(Total) 142 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 55 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 23 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis The pilot misjudged the touchdown position and hit a fence post with the front wheel during the flare. The pilot reported that forward vision over the engine cowling was limited, due to the high nose attitude of the aircraft.
11/940	2011-03-08 08:00:00	Fiordland	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 11/940 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 08 Mar 11 at 08:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 64 Location Fiordland Flying Hours(Total) 366 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 363 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2011 Damage Destroyed Date Published 30 Sep 11 Synopsis The day before the accident, the pilot had flown from Northland to Fiordland with one passenger. They planned to visit a friend and to enjoy some mountain flying in the local area. On the morning of the accident, they had been out flying for around an hou r and a half with another helicopter. The other helicopter successfully landed in a large bush clearing to fill out venison paper work. As the pilot of the second helicopter was making very slow OGE orbits deciding where to land, tail rotor effectiveness was lost. The helicopter began to yaw to the right, and the situation rapidly developed to where it was irrecoverable with the altitude remaining. The helicopter continued to yaw before impacting the ground causing significant damage. The passenger received minor injuries in the accident. The first helicopter flew the occupants out to a nearby road.
11/836	2011-02-28 11:15:00	Wairoa	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 11/836 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 28 Feb 11 at 11:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 33 Location Wairoa Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Minor Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis After finishing a morning of spraying, the pilot returned to pick up his loader driver from the loading site. On approach to the loading site, the pilot momentarily lost situational awareness of the 11 kV wires and turned into them. The helicopter receive d damage to the main rotor blades and perspex. Fortunately a wire cutter was installed.
11/830	2011-02-28 09:08:00	Hokio Beach	Bell (HH) UH-1H	Loading... Occurrence 11/830 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Bell (HH) UH-1H Date and Time 28 Feb 11 at 09:08 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 60 Location Hokio Beach Flying Hours(Total) 20800 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 105 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis The pilot noticed that the engine oil pressure was fluctuating and decided to carry out a precautionary landing on a nearby beach. Prior to landing, a total engine failure occurred which resulted in a very heavy landing and roll over. The CAA carried out a safety investigation which determined that the number one compressor bearing had failed resulting in a total engine failure. The failed bearing was sent to Honeywell for metallurgical examination, however, due to the extensive damage to the bearing, a cause for the bearing failure could not be determined.
11/1226	2011-02-23 14:06:00	New Plymouth	Cessna 180	Loading... Occurrence 11/1226 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180 Date and Time 23 Feb 11 at 14:06 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location New Plymouth Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage - Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis The C180 was taxiing for takeoff when ATC instructed the pilot to hold, just before turning to line up. The aircraft was therefore at right angles to the wind when a stronger gust lifted the tail, tipping it onto the nose and left wing tip. The pilot was aware of the potential consequences of taxiing in strong winds and was using appropriate control inputs, however the sudden gust caught him out before he could react to it.
11/992	2011-02-17 14:35:00	Taumarunui	Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600	Loading... Occurrence 11/992 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 Date and Time 17 Feb 11 at 14:35 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 72 Location Taumarunui Flying Hours(Total) 26600 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 100 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis The aircraft commenced a takeoff and struck the loading vehicle which was leaving the loading area. The loader driver was slowly backing away after loading the aircraft, as he felt he may have been too close to the aircraft. The pilot in command failed to ensure that the loader was clear prior to commencing the takeoff roll.
11/556	2011-02-11 15:11:00	Omaka	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 11/556 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 11 Feb 11 at 15:11 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 21 Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) 88 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 88 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis The private pilot was conducting a solo cross-country training exercise which included a landing at Omaka. During the landing the pilot allowed the aircraft to bounce and then failed to correct the situation. The nose wheel collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the aircraft came to rest on its nose. The pilot was shaken but unhurt.
11/529	2011-02-09 14:50:00	Woodbourne	Bombardier DHC-8-311	Loading... Occurrence 11/529 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Bombardier DHC-8-311 Date and Time 09 Feb 11 at 14:50 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Woodbourne Flying Hours(Total) - POB 42 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 11-002 Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was on a scheduled flight from Hamilton to Wellington. On approach to Wellington, the landing gear did not extend when it was selected down. The pilots carried out a go-around in order to carry out the relevant Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) procedures. The 'Alternate Gear Extension' procedure succeeded in lowering the main landing gear, but not the nose gear. The pilots decided to divert to Woodbourne and land with the nose landing gear retracted. No-one was injured in the landing. The damage to the aeroplane was confined to the area around the nose landing gear and the lower forward fuselage. Before departure from Hamilton, a faulty 'inhibit' switch in the cockpit caused a loss of hydraulic pressure to the nosewheel steering, but the crew, after consulting the Minimum Equipment List (MEL), determined that the aircraft could depart without operative nosewheel steering. Operating pressure for the nosewheel steering is supplied by the 'extend' side of the nosewheel hydraulic supply line. Investigation established that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the alternate landing gear extension system. The nose landing gear did not extend because the pilots did not pull hard enough on the handle that should have released the uplock, allowing the gear to lower under gravity and lock down. Safety actions and recommendations resulting from the investigation included flight simulator modification to make the uplock handle force more realistic; the design of aircraft checklists; and modification of the MEL to require a hydraulic system check in the event of a nosewheel steering fault. The full report is available on the TAIC web site www.taic.org.nz (ref 11-002).
11/503	2011-02-08 16:50:00	Pauanui	Yakovlev Yak-52	Loading... Occurrence 11/503 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Yakovlev Yak-52 Date and Time 08 Feb 11 at 16:50 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Pauanui Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis On selecting the undercarriage down, the right main gear stayed locked up. The pilot elected to carry out a wheels up landing, which was successfully completed with minor damage to the aircraft.
11/439	2011-02-05 15:05:00	Ngahinapouri	Micro Aviation Bantam B22S	Loading... Occurrence 11/439 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation Bantam B22S Date and Time 05 Feb 11 at 15:05 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 68 Location Ngahinapouri Flying Hours(Total) 1335 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 402 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis While on approach, a total loss of engine power occurred when the pilot attempted to increase power. The aircraft landed short of the strip, touched down heavily and ran into a ditch. The nose and right hand main undercarriage separated from the aircraft during the landing sequence. The mixture control was found to have been left in the lean cruise setting.
11/435	2011-02-02 12:30:00	Fairfield Downs	Cessna 180	Loading... Occurrence 11/435 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180 Date and Time 02 Feb 11 at 12:30 Pilot Licence Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 69 Location Fairfield Downs Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis The pilot was taxiing for takeoff from his farm airstrip. Prevailing wind conditions caused a loss of directional control requiring the pilot to stop the aircraft engine. The aircraft continued moving, however, and rolled backwards down an adjacent bank. The aircraft was damaged but the pilot was uninjured.
11/367	2011-01-29 13:30:00	Omarama	Piper PA-25-235	Loading... Occurrence 11/367 Nature Of Flight Towing Aircraft Model Piper PA-25-235 Date and Time 29 Jan 11 at 13:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 62 Location Omarama Flying Hours(Total) 3300 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 61 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage - Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis The aircraft was involved in aero tow launching of gliders. During the takeoff roll in a strong crosswind, the aircraft drifted to the right and departed from the runway. The glider being towed was released as the aircraft vacated the runway. It then ente red an area of long grass and hit a small bank of earth causing the left undercarriage to collapse.
11/365	2011-01-29 13:30:00	Omarama	Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T	Loading... Occurrence 11/365 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T Date and Time 29 Jan 11 at 13:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Glider) Pilot Age 64 Location Omarama Flying Hours(Total) 6581 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 146 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 154 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis The glider was being aero tow launched. During the crosswind takeoff, the tow plane started drifting to the right and departed the vector. At this stage the glider tow rope was released but the glider continued to follow the same trajectory and struck a m ound of dirt heavily, breaking into 3 separate sections.
11/254	2011-01-26 07:50:00	Takaka	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 11/254 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 26 Jan 11 at 07:50 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 33 Location Takaka Flying Hours(Total) 1283 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 28 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 139 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis The aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff. A landing was made in a paddock beyond the threshold, with the aircraft's right wing and undercarriage sustaining damage. A CAA Safety Investigation revealed that the pilot had inadvertently left the locking type fuel gascolator drain valve open while carrying out the pre-flight inspection. Once the aircraft was in the climb attitude after takeoff, there was an insufficient head of fuel pressure from the fuel tank to prevent the fuel pump from sucking air in through the open drain valve. Due to a relatively low fuel level in the aircraft fuel tanks, the flow of fuel from the drain valve after the pilot had taken the fuel sample, was not that apparent. Further investigation revealed that the Piper Aircraft Company had identified a safety issue in 1989 and had changed the part number of the drain valve as shown in the Parts Catalogue to a non-locking version. In response to this accident and another similar reported incident with a PA38 Tomahawk, the CAA has issued Airworthiness Directives DCA/PA28/192 and DCA/PA38/26 Gascolator Valve - Inspection and Replacement effective from 29 September 2011. A Continuing Airworthiness Notice 28-002 was issued on 02 September 2011 recommending to owners/operators of other Piper models fitted with a fuel gascolator, that the drain valves be changed to the non-locking type.
11/294	2011-01-21 17:32:00	Masterton	De Havilland DH 112 Venom Mk 4	Loading... Occurrence 11/294 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model De Havilland DH 112 Venom Mk 4 Date and Time 21 Jan 11 at 17:32 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Masterton Flying Hours(Total) 8423 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 40 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2012 Damage - Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis The pilot of ZK-VNM, a Vampire, and an L39 aircraft departed Ohakea for Masterton in preparation for the Wings over Wairarapa Airshow. Arriving at Masterton, the three aircraft encountered passing rain showers and reduced visibilty. The lead aircraft, a V ampire, burst a tyre on landing. The second aircraft landed without incident. The pilot of ZK-VNM then made an approach to the airfield with the intent of leaving as much runway as possible for braking purposes. However, the pilot misjudged the final approach and the aircraft touched down just short of the sealed runway. The main undecarriage detached during the impact sequence but the aircraft came to rest without further incident. There were no injuries as a result of the accident.
11/195	2011-01-20 12:17:00	Bream Bay	Bell 206L-3	Loading... Occurrence 11/195 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Bell 206L-3 Date and Time 20 Jan 11 at 12:17 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 43 Location Bream Bay Flying Hours(Total) 4435 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 445 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 148 Taic Reference 11-001 Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 13 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis On 20 January 2011, the pilot of a Bell 206L-3 LongRanger helicopter, ZK-ISF, ditched the helicopter after experiencing a significant engine power reduction while in the cruise. The pilot did not have time to make an emergency radio call, but the accident was witnessed by people on shore. The pilot was not wearing a life jacket and spent more than 2 hours in the water before he was rescued. He suffered minor injuries only. The cause of the reported engine power reduction was not determined. The pilot did not take appropriate survival precautions for a flight that was intended to be operated over water. His rescue was greatly assisted by the accident being witnessed and by a favourable on-shore wind. The Commission made no safety recommendations. The full report is available on the TAIC web site, www.taic.org.nz (ref 11-001).
11/134	2011-01-17 10:00:00	Parakai	Tecnam P92S Echo	Loading... Occurrence 11/134 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Tecnam P92S Echo Date and Time 17 Jan 11 at 10:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Parakai Flying Hours(Total) 114 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis The pilot was checking the validity of the airspeed indicator during a high speed taxi run on the runway. When he applied the brakes there was no response, and as a consequence the aircraft departed the end of the runway. The pilot received no injuries, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. A CAA field investigation determined that the plastic brake tubing had failed at the left main wheel brake assembly attachment fitting, owing to a misaligned elbow fitting.
11/127	2011-01-14 18:00:00	Central Otago	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 11/127 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 14 Jan 11 at 18:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 26 Location Central Otago Flying Hours(Total) 790 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 615 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Nov 11 Synopsis The pilot and a passenger were undertaking a private flight on the passenger's high country station in Central Otago. The helicopter was being operated at a high all up weight, with a pressure altitude at the accident site of 5,600 feet. As the helicopte r was manoeuvred downwind a low rotor RPM situation developed. As the rotor RPM decreased the helicopter began to sink. Without sufficient height above the ground, or an escape route available, the pilot had no choice but to let the helicopter contact the ground. The helicopter rolled over and suffered major damage. Neither the pilot nor passenger were injured.
11/2	2011-01-04 10:25:00	Omaha Flats	Brock KB-3	Loading... Occurrence 11/2 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Brock KB-3 Date and Time 04 Jan 11 at 10:25 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 80 Location Omaha Flats Flying Hours(Total) 83 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 50 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis The gyrocopter lost power shortly after takeoff. An attempt was made to turn back to the airfield, however the gyrocopter landed heavily in the adjacent estuary.

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10/5153	2010-12-26 12:30:00	Lake Rotoehu	AutoGyro Europe MT03 eagle	Loading... Occurrence 10/5153 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model AutoGyro Europe MT03 eagle Date and Time 26 Dec 10 at 12:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 53 Location Lake Rotoehu Flying Hours(Total) 243 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 243 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis While taxing, the autogyro's left rear wheel fell into a hole, causing the pilot to inadvertently increase the throttle to full power. The autogyro accelerated, and fell down a bank beside the runway.
10/4920	2010-12-01 13:15:00	Wairuna	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 10/4920 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 01 Dec 10 at 13:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 60 Location Wairuna Flying Hours(Total) 25000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 16500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 116 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 30 Sep 11 Synopsis During agricultural operations, the pilot commenced a takeoff when the loader vehicle had not cleared the loading area. In the resulting collision, the aircraft was substantially damaged, the loader vehicle sustained minor damage, but the crews were not i njured.
10/4556	2010-11-17 18:48:00	Kapuni	Ultrasport 555T	Loading... Occurrence 10/4556 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Ultrasport 555T Date and Time 17 Nov 10 at 18:48 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Kapuni Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis The aircraft suffered a power loss during takeoff, due to fuel contamination. The main fuel filter was found to be contaminated. The fuel drum that was used to refuel the aircraft was found to be contaminated. The operator instigated improved refuelling p rocedures including using fuel paste, water trap filters and new fuel drums.
10/4555	2010-11-17 16:36:00	West of Omarama	Schempp-Hirth Discus b	Loading... Occurrence 10/4555 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Discus b Date and Time 17 Nov 10 at 16:36 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location West of Omarama Flying Hours(Total) 290 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 120 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 50 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis During a gliding competition, the glider pilot ended up low in a valley system and conducted an outlanding. During the outlanding, the glider landed short and heavy which caused substantial damage to the glider.
10/4641	2010-11-13 16:15:00	Stewart Island	Britten-Norman BN2A-26	Loading... Occurrence 10/4641 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Britten-Norman BN2A-26 Date and Time 13 Nov 10 at 16:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 25 Location Stewart Island Flying Hours(Total) 2192 POB 10 Flying Hours (on Type) 688 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 72 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis While landing at Stewart Island severe unexpected wind shear was encountered, resulting in a heavy landing. On checking the aircraft after landing, the pilot did not notice any obvious signs of damage. He flew the aircraft back to Invercargill and after l anding, the maintenance controller was advised. On inspection, the top and bottom wing skins were found deformed inboard of the port wing engine and undercarriage attachment. This resulted in the unserviceability of the aircraft until the damage could be rectified.
10/4497	2010-11-12 17:15:00	Masterton	Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300	Loading... Occurrence 10/4497 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 Date and Time 12 Nov 10 at 17:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 67 Location Masterton Flying Hours(Total) 970 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 850 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 100 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2011 Damage - Date Published 30 Sep 11 Synopsis The aircraft had been on a local flight of the area. During the landing, with a crosswind from the left, the aircraft bounced off a small bump. The wind caught the aircraft and it landed heavily suffering damage to the nose wheel.
10/4450	2010-11-11 09:16:00	Matakana Island	Jabiru Jabiru 230D	Loading... Occurrence 10/4450 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Jabiru Jabiru 230D Date and Time 11 Nov 10 at 09:16 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Matakana Island Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2015 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Engine failure occurred during a practice forced landing onto Matakana Island. The aircraft struck a fence on landing, resulting in a collapsed nose wheel. Subsequent inspection of the engine found that all flywheel attachment bolts had sheared. Further investigation by the manufacturer disclosed no other defect that could have led to the engine failure, but did find that the dowels specifically intended to prevent this failure mode had failed. Any design change or modifications resulting from further research by the manufacturer were to be notified by bulletin.
10/4147	2010-10-26 11:00:00	Ohakune	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 10/4147 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 26 Oct 10 at 11:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Ohakune Flying Hours(Total) 1094 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1008 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 104 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2012 Damage - Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis The pilot was not familiar with the Ohakune airfield, but he received a phone briefing from the owner of the airfield prior to departing. His GPS took him directly to the airfield coordinates, however, the pilot had difficulty identifying the field. He ra ng the owner who said he could see the aircraft and he said he had just harrowed the strip. The pilot identified a tractor leaving a field so he joined for that field. Due to the sun being low in the sky, the pilot did not realise it was a freshly ploughed farm paddock until too late. The aircraft landed and then tipped over. It was substantially damaged but the pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot reported that his phone conversation with the owner while circling overhead convinced him he was looking at the correct field. As such he developed a mindset where he made the wrong field fit into his perception of the correct field.
10/4109	2010-10-25 14:45:00	Patearoa	Stoddard-Hamilton Glastar	Loading... Occurrence 10/4109 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Stoddard-Hamilton Glastar Date and Time 25 Oct 10 at 14:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Patearoa Flying Hours(Total) 441 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 291 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 30 Sep 11 Synopsis The takeoff was aborted after the aircraft did not accelerate as expected. The aircraft failed to stop before overrunning the strip, coming to rest in a creek.
10/4108	2010-10-25 10:20:00	Thames	Cessna 172R	Loading... Occurrence 10/4108 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 172R Date and Time 25 Oct 10 at 10:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Thames Flying Hours(Total) 137 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 137 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 32 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 Jan 12 Synopsis The pilot was conducting a solo cross country flight towards the CPL cross country syllabus. The planned route was AR-TH-TG-RO-HN-AR, the pilot had landed at all of these aerodromes previously. At Thames, the pilot noticed that there was a crosswind and e lected to land on Runway 14, after initially planning on landing on Runway 32. On approach, the pilot felt that the aircraft was configured correctly but failed to notice that there was a tailwind of approximately 10 knots due to a sea breeze. The pilot continued with the landing, as a result the aircraft landed well into the runway. After touchdown the pilot increased the power to commence a takeoff, but shortly after felt there was no longer enough runway to get airborne and chose to abort by applying the brakes. However, he left the power on and failed to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway. The aircraft subsequently ended up in the sewerage oxidation pond at the end of the runway. The aircraft was submerged but remained up-right, the pilot and passenger exited the aircraft and swam to the shore.
10/4107	2010-10-24 16:30:00	Stratford Ad	Jodel D.11	Loading... Occurrence 10/4107 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Jodel D.11 Date and Time 24 Oct 10 at 16:30 Pilot Licence Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Stratford Ad Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis The aircraft undershot the approach to land and struck a gorse hedge adjacent to the threshold of the airfield. The pilot in command reported that he encountered sink on the final approach and was unable to arrest the rate of descent prior to contacting t he hedge. The aircraft landed heavily, moving backwards and suffered substantial damage. The pilot and passenger were unhurt.
10/3987	2010-10-14 14:00:00	Bluff Habour	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 10/3987 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 14 Oct 10 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 29 Location Bluff Habour Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The instructor and student pilot were on a dual training exercise in the vicinity of Bluff Harbour. The helicopter was last seen carrying out climbing and descending manoeuvres. When the instructor failed to arrive at a meeting that afternoon, the emergen cy services were contacted and a search was commenced. The helicopter was located the next day submerged in Bluff Harbour, with both occupants deceased. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
10/3784	2010-09-30 17:15:00	Woodbourne	Bombardier DHC-8-311	Loading... Occurrence 10/3784 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Bombardier DHC-8-311 Date and Time 30 Sep 10 at 17:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Woodbourne Flying Hours(Total) - POB 42 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 10-010 Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2013 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis On 30 September 2010, a Bombardier DHC-8-311 aeroplane departed from Wellington International Airport on a scheduled flight to Nelson Aerodrome. The aeroplane diverted to Woodbourne Aerodrome (Blenheim) because of poor weather at Nelson. When the pilot s moved the landing gear selector lever to DOWN, the left and right main landing gear legs extended normally, but the nose landing gear stopped before it had fully extended. When the aircraft touched down and the pilot lowered the nose, the nose landing gear was pushed into the wheel well and the aeroplane completed the landing roll skidding on the nose landing gear doors. Damage to the aeroplane was minimal and no-one was injured. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission found that debris in the aircraft hydraulic fluid prevented normal extension of the nose landing gear. The operator, aeroplane manufacturer, and CAA accepted the recommended safety actions to address issues raised in the TAIC report. Abstract from TAIC report 10-010 (available on TAIC web site www.taic.org.nz).
10/3727	2010-09-27 15:35:00	2 NM north of Mt Ajax	MD helicopter 500N	Loading... Occurrence 10/3727 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model MD helicopter 500N Date and Time 27 Sep 10 at 15:35 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 46 Location 2 NM north of Mt Ajax Flying Hours(Total) 652 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2016 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis A compressor stall occurred in flight, at approximately 600 feet and half a mile from destination. This was indicated by a loud bang, yaw, and a sudden decrease in altitude. The engine recovered momentarily, but another stall occurred, with accompanying l oud bang, yaw, and another sudden drop in altitude. The pilot lowered the collective to enter autorotation and started a left-hand turn into wind. On ground contact, the helicopter slid and bounced for 45 metres, coming to rest on its right-hand side in a ditch. The pilot closed the fuel shutoff valve, rolled the throttle to ground idle, but in his confusion, instead of closing the throttle to shutoff he reopened it to flight idle. On realising this, he quickly shut the engine off, leaving the master switch on. A farm worker opened the pilot's door and helped the pilot out. The helicopter had smoke coming from around the rotor head. The fire extinguisher was used but the helicopter was quickly engulfed in flames. The engine and airframe had logged less than 300 hours from new. The engine had a history of problems, requiring removal from the airframe on at least three occasions. It had also experienced N1 lock up, starting problems, and compressor stalling. Before the accident, the pilot had written to the CEO of MD Helicopters expressing his concerns after feeling frustrated with the responses that he had received from MD and RR. Removal and strip of the fire damaged engine revealed no pre-existing defects that could have contributed to the accident.
10/3704	2010-09-27 08:30:00	Tauranga	Solo Wings Windlass Aquilla	Loading... Occurrence 10/3704 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Solo Wings Windlass Aquilla Date and Time 27 Sep 10 at 08:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 56 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 44 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 40 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2013 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was carrying out circuit training at Tauranga Aerodrome. The aircraft was seen to take off and climb at a relatively steep angle, before entering a steep left-hand descending turn through almost 180 degrees. It then seemed to recover from the de scent into another climb, before entering another steep left-hand descending turn and striking the ground. The pilot was found dead in the wreckage. Subsequent investigation determined that the pilot had suffered an in-flight incapacitation. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
10/3680	2010-09-23 17:05:00	Nokomai	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 10/3680 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 23 Sep 10 at 17:05 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 36 Location Nokomai Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot landed at a high alpine hut to retrieve some gear. The landing area had a snow covering across it, with patches of tussock showing. It was an area the pilot had landed in many times before. As it was only going to be a brief pick up, the helicop ter was left running at ground idle. The pilot disembarked the helicopter and gathered the first load of gear from the hut, the pilot then went and retrieved the second load of gear. As he walked back towards the helicopter with the second load, the helicopters skid broke through the snow into an unseen hollow. The helicopter rocked backwards, it then started to roll to the left, with the main rotor blades contacting the ground before coming to rest back in an upright position. The main rotor blades and aircraft fuselage received substantial damage. Fortunately, the pilot was unhurt.
10/3471	2010-09-08 20:15:00	Milford Sounds	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 10/3471 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 08 Sep 10 at 20:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 49 Location Milford Sounds Flying Hours(Total) 3481 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1753 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 42 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis The pilot undertook a private flight from Haast to Bligh Sound and return. On the way South a couple of landings were carried out, with two jerry cans being emptied into the helicopter on one of them. On the return trip from Bligh Sound the helicopter suf fered an engine failure. The pilot executed an autorotation and landed as close to the shore as possible. On contacting the water the pilot exited the aircraft and swam to a nearby rock. The aircraft quickly sank and was completely destroyed overnight due to wave action. The pilot was rescued two hours after the accident by a passing fishing boat. He sustained no injuries. Due to damage, complete testing could not be carried out on critical engine parts.
10/3468	2010-09-08 13:30:00	Kaikoura	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 10/3468 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 08 Sep 10 at 13:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Kaikoura Flying Hours(Total) 313 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 256 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 24 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis On a cross-country flight, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions, requiring deviations from his planned track and significantly increasing his time in the air. This resulted in fuel exhaustion, with the pilot carrying out a precautionary landing a t the first indications of a power loss. The pilot landed with a slight tailwind component and was unable to stop the aircraft before it collided with a fence. The undercarriage, propeller, one wing tip and tailplane were damaged. Further damage was caused to the elevators by cattle, as the aircraft was left unprotected.
10/3403	2010-09-04 13:30:00	Fox Glacier	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 10/3403 Nature Of Flight PARACHUTING Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 04 Sep 10 at 13:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 33 Location Fox Glacier Flying Hours(Total) - POB 9 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 9 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 10-009 Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2015 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis During takeoff the parachuting aircraft was seen to pitch up to a near vertical attitude before the nose dropped in what witnesses described as appearing like a wing-over to the left. The aircraft impacted the ground in a near vertical attitude, immediat ely erupting in flames. Investigated by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, www.taic.org.nz, ref 10-009.
10/2867	2010-07-26 15:25:00	Fielding	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 10/2867 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 26 Jul 10 at 15:25 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 27 Location Fielding Flying Hours(Total) 1400 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference 10-008 Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2013 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was approaching Feilding Aerodrome from the north-northwest when it collided with ZK-JGB, another Cessna 152, which had taken off from Runway 28 and was climbing on a northeasterly heading. ZK-TOD sustained damage to the left wing that render ed it uncontrollable, and it struck the ground in a spiral descent, killing both occupants. In the collision, the carburettor of ZK-JGB was dislocated, together with the fuel supply line, resulting in a total loss of engine power. The pilot of ZK-JGB was able to glide his aircraft back to the aerodrome and land safely, despite a damaged nose wheel. A full report will be available on the TAIC web site, www.taic.org.nz (ref 10-008).
10/2786	2010-07-18 15:50:00	Lake Station	Schempp-Hirth Discus-2b	Loading... Occurrence 10/2786 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Discus-2b Date and Time 18 Jul 10 at 15:50 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 60 Location Lake Station Flying Hours(Total) 535 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 390 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis Approximately 1 km from the aerodrome, the glider flew into strong unexpected sink. The pilot headed toward an area where lift was expected. At about the same time, bright sunshine was experienced directly ahead obscuring the pilot's forward vision. Aware that there was a ridge ahead that he had to cross, the pilot looked down past the wing and saw that the trees appeared to be dropping away and thought that he had cleared the ridge. On looking forward again, a line of trees became visible which the glider would not clear. The pilot pulled back hard on the elevator but clipped the tops of the beech trees, the glider lost speed and fell through the trees to the ground. The pilot received minor injuries.
10/2686	2010-07-12 12:30:00	Ruahine Range	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 10/2686 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 12 Jul 10 at 12:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 30 Location Ruahine Range Flying Hours(Total) 1748 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 69 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage Destroyed Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis A CPL student and a B-Category Instructor were on a CPL cross country flight test. They flew from Hawke's Bay to Feilding via Foxpine, completed a touch and go and then flew to the east, towards the Ruahine Ranges. The visibility was good with negligible wind. After leaving Feilding the instructor put the student under the 'foggles' for instrument training, prior to performing a low level 'lost procedure'. This was initiated at the entrance to the ranges, overhead the Pohangina River. The student was asked to determine his position and proceed to Dannevirke, below a fictitious 2000 feet AMSL cloud base. After entering the valley system the student made a navigational mistake and flew into the wrong valley. This was not picked up by the instructor. The instructor took control when he realised the wide valley they were in suddenly narrowed to a point. The instructor turned the aircraft 90 degrees and entered a maximum angle climb. Realising they were going to collide with the terrain he deliberately stalled the aircraft into the terrain.
10/2655	2010-07-11 08:30:00	Wellsford	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 10/2655 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 11 Jul 10 at 08:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 57 Location Wellsford Flying Hours(Total) 3382 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 147 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/June 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 May 12 Synopsis During an agricultural operation the helicopter struck power lines. It was on the third run of the morning. On contacting the wires the pilot entered autorotation. Damage to the main rotor blades, transmission, and tail rotor, resulted from the wires snap ping at one end and catching up to the machine.
10/2590	2010-07-03 15:00:00	Potts River Mouth	Rans S-6ES Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 10/2590 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rans S-6ES Coyote II Date and Time 03 Jul 10 at 15:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Potts River Mouth Flying Hours(Total) 250 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 200 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 98 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis The aircraft was accelerating for takeoff when the left main gear leg failed, which caused the aircraft to turn left. The pilot tried to correct the turn but was unable to do so. Investigation revealed that a bolt had failed at the wheel socket end of mai n gear leg, which may have allowed the wheel to pivot out of directional alignment. The issue is known and more frequent checks of the undercarriage should be made when operating from unprepared airstrips.
10/2431	2010-06-21 12:20:00	Raglan	Kawasaki BK117 A-4	Loading... Occurrence 10/2431 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Kawasaki BK117 A-4 Date and Time 21 Jun 10 at 12:20 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 46 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 9611 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 360 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 182 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis During the hover loading of a crewman from a confine, the tail rotor received FOD damage. The confine had been visited before without incident. However, on this occasion, the aircraft was carrying an external load and had also hovered over the bush while waiting for strops to be removed from the load. This may have led to previously undisturbed debris being drawn towards the helicopter when it repositioned to pick up the crewman.
10/2202	2010-06-09 11:00:00	Opunake	Micro Aviation Bantam B22J	Loading... Occurrence 10/2202 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation Bantam B22J Date and Time 09 Jun 10 at 11:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location Opunake Flying Hours(Total) 150 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 60 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 25 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis The Bantam microlight was attempting a landing very shortly after a departing heavily loaded Cresco, and was unable to maintain directional control. The pilot attempted a go-around, however, the microlight struck a rocky outcrop.
10/2430	2010-06-05 16:15:00	Hokitika	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 10/2430 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 05 Jun 10 at 16:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 22 Location Hokitika Flying Hours(Total) 134 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 97 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 114 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis During a fast taxi to the departure runway the aircraft struck an aerodrome wall with the left wing tip. The wing skin, rear fuselage cross brace, and outer leading edge were damaged. The pilot was rushing to become airborne after stopping to refuel prior to the last leg of his cross country flight. The pilot needed to meet the requirements of his flight authorisation to arrive back at his home aerodrome no later than ECT plus 30 minutes. He had departed late at the start of the cross country and although he had amended his route to save time, he still found himself time pressured towards the end of the day. The pilot has received additional dual training with emphasis on decision making and revision of ETAs in flight.
10/1957	2010-05-22 10:15:00	Waiuku	Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser	Loading... Occurrence 10/1957 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser Date and Time 22 May 10 at 10:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Waiuku Flying Hours(Total) 370 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 270 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The aircraft flared too high and landed heavily, breaking the landing gear and sliding into a fence.
10/1920	2010-05-20 19:15:00	Ardmore	Piper PA-30	Loading... Occurrence 10/1920 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Piper PA-30 Date and Time 20 May 10 at 19:15 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 65 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 28696 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 173 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2011 Damage Minor Date Published 31 Jul 11 Synopsis The pilot forgot to lower the landing gear during the approach. He also did not notice the dimly lit gear warning light, and due to the cross-wind conditions that night he elected to land without flaps. This configuration therefore required a higher power setting which effectively prevented the gear warning horn from alerting him about the landing gear. The aircraft then slid to a stop on the runway. No-one was injured.
10/1886	2010-05-17 21:10:00	Napier	Piper PA-23-250	Loading... Occurrence 10/1886 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-23-250 Date and Time 17 May 10 at 21:10 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Napier Flying Hours(Total) 850 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis The nose wheel retracted after landing when the pilot inadvertently raised the gear lever rather than the flap lever. The aircraft slid to a stop and no-one was injured. The operator reported that they taught pilots to do this based on the Aircraft Flight Manual. They have since issued a NOTOC advising pilots not to retract the flaps until the landing roll is complete, and to positively identify the flap lever before raising the flaps. It is also noted that the flap lever in this type of aircraft is situated where the gear lever typically is in other aircraft.
10/1818	2010-05-12 09:40:00	Rangiora	Yakovlev Yak-52	Loading... Occurrence 10/1818 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Yakovlev Yak-52 Date and Time 12 May 10 at 09:40 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 50 Location Rangiora Flying Hours(Total) 16512 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 186 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 243 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The aircraft landed with the wheels up because the pilot allowed himself to be distracted on final approach by radio traffic from a helicopter that was using the opposite circuit, but was in the process of repositioning into his circuit pattern.
10/1803	2010-05-11 13:00:00	Omaka	LET L-13 Blanik	Loading... Occurrence 10/1803 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model LET L-13 Blanik Date and Time 11 May 10 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 64 Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) 6000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis The glider landed short of the runway, impacting a fence with the nose and canopy. The pilot had stayed high on the approach, and used air brakes during the initial approach. When the pilot stowed the air brakes, they did not park properly in the levers i ndent position. Consequently, they deployed again during the approach without the pilot's knowledge and airspeed decreased, the pilot rectified this by diving to regain speed. However on achieving speed he raised the nose and the airbrakes deployed again. The pilot therefore dived again to recover speed but realised he would not make the aerodrome. The pilot set-up to land short of the field and in doing so the glider received substantial damage. The pilot had not seen or realised that the airbrakes had deployed and assumed the loss of airspeed was related to localised windshear.
10/1783	2010-05-08 10:00:00	Paraparaumu	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 10/1783 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 08 May 10 at 10:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Paraparaumu Flying Hours(Total) 1010 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 916 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 130 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/June 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 May 11 Synopsis During a simulated engine failure in the hover the student mistakenly lowered the collective, with the helicopter impacting the ground before the instructor could react. The left hand landing skid collapsed, and the tail rotor contacted the ground.
10/1722	2010-05-06 14:30:00	Fiordland	Aerospatiale AS 350B2	Loading... Occurrence 10/1722 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350B2 Date and Time 06 May 10 at 14:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 60 Location Fiordland Flying Hours(Total) 12210 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 5000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 197 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Nov 10 Synopsis The pilot landed the helicopter so he could attach a long line to carry out a lifting job. While the pilot was outside the machine a gust of wind caught the tail, causing it to pivot. The left skid moved onto lower ground causing the machine to roll over on its side.
10/1598	2010-04-28 10:40:00	Tauranga	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 10/1598 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 28 Apr 10 at 10:40 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 32 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 15 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 15 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The aircraft bounced several times during the landing which finally resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the propeller striking the ground. The pilot did not apply the correct bounce recovery technique to recover from the situation. The student has si nce had comprehensive retraining over several flights, particularly on correct bounce recovery actions. This was followed by check flights with a senior B-Cat Instructor, and additional dual and solo training.
10/1492	2010-04-20 14:25:00	Waipukurau	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 10/1492 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 20 Apr 10 at 14:25 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Waipukurau Flying Hours(Total) 6700 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 6000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 62 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2011 Damage Destroyed Date Published 30 Sep 11 Synopsis Soon after takeoff, the agricultural aircraft failed to clear rising terrain off the end of the airstrip. In the resulting collision with the ground, the aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured. The high ambient temperature, a tail wind component, and a moderate load caused the aircraft to become overloaded for the prevailing conditions with a consequent lack of performance.
10/1483	2010-04-20 11:45:00	Ahuriri	Rans S-6ES Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 10/1483 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rans S-6ES Coyote II Date and Time 20 Apr 10 at 11:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 54 Location Ahuriri Flying Hours(Total) 200 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 15 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The aircraft failed to achieve the expected climb performance after takeoff and the pilot was forced to pass under some power lines and land in a rocky paddock beyond. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries while the passenger was not hurt. The pilot reported that the wind appeared to have changed before liftoff, which resulted in poor performance. There were no available wind direction indicators that would have made that apparrent to the pilot.
10/1364	2010-04-14 14:30:00	Matamata	Piper PA-25-235	Loading... Occurrence 10/1364 Nature Of Flight Towing Aircraft Model Piper PA-25-235 Date and Time 14 Apr 10 at 14:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 75 Location Matamata Flying Hours(Total) 3085 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1460 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 74 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The left hand undercarriage leg collapsed during the landing roll. Maintenance investigation found that the hydrasorb shock strut lower end fitting had failed across the landing gear attachment bolt hole. The failure possibly initiated from a small machin ing mark at the edge of the bolt hole. The aircraft operator advises that restraining cables will be fitted to prevent the undercarriage legs collapsing should a similar failure occur in the future.
10/1217	2010-04-10 14:30:00	North Shore	Micro Aviation B22 Bantam	Loading... Occurrence 10/1217 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation B22 Bantam Date and Time 10 Apr 10 at 14:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 64 Location North Shore Flying Hours(Total) 165 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 165 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The pilot was completing his first landing on a friends property. He had previously inspected the property, measuring the length of the strip, and choosing a decision point that accounted for trees on the overshoot. However on the approach, and after t he decision point had been passed, the pilot ended up too high and landed too far down the strip. The microlight's nose wheel dug into rising ground at the end of the strip and the microlight flipped upside down. The pilot suffered a cut finger and the microlight sustained damage to the undercarriage and tailplane.
10/1242	2010-04-10 10:34:00	Mt Bruce	Air Tractor AT-402B	Loading... Occurrence 10/1242 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Air Tractor AT-402B Date and Time 10 Apr 10 at 10:34 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Mt Bruce Flying Hours(Total) 21628 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 198 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis The agricultural aircraft was taking off on the first load of the day. The first half of the airstrip was uphill, it had wheel mark damage, and the surface conditions were damp. A possible tail wind component may also have affected the takeoff performance . The aircraft became airborne momentarily, then descended at a high rate until it struck terrain adjacent to the takeoff path. The aircraft was destroyed but the pilot survived the accident with moderate injuries.
10/1197	2010-04-08 13:30:00	Ardmore	Beech 76	Loading... Occurrence 10/1197 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Beech 76 Date and Time 08 Apr 10 at 13:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage - Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis During a training flight the left main gear did not indicate 'down and locked'. The pilot elected to discontinue the training and attempted to encourage the gear light to show green. This was unsuccessful, so the pilot attempted to land the aircraft. On t ouch down, the left hand main landing gear collapsed. This was caused by a broken actuator ram interfering with the upper part of the leg, and preventing the leg falling into the 'down and locked' position under the emergency extend drill. The ram failure was caused by a dual mode failure of the hydraulic pump, the pressure switch was set incorrectly, and the relief valve was worn and did not function correctly. There is no evidence to suggest that Part 43 maintenance had not been performed to standard. The hydraulic pump is on-condition. The gear function "should" be checked at every 100 hour inspection. No check of pump switch pressure is called for in the program as this is probably a vendor setting when the pump is assembled.
10/1195	2010-04-02 10:40:00	New Plymouth	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 10/1195 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 02 Apr 10 at 10:40 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 70 Location New Plymouth Flying Hours(Total) 216 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 16 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The aircraft was flared too early on landing so the pilot added power, but lowered the nose too much. The aircraft landed heavily on the nose wheel causing damage to the nose wheel, spat, nose gear fork, as well as damaging both propeller tips and bucklin g the lower fire wall and belly skin. The pilot has been counselled about the option of going around and also the correct technique to use to recover from an early flare situation.
10/1475	2010-03-31 19:40:00	Wanaka	Jurca MJ-8 (FW 190)	Loading... Occurrence 10/1475 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Jurca MJ-8 (FW 190) Date and Time 31 Mar 10 at 19:40 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 440 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 5 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 4 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage Minor Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis After a normal approach and touch down with a 10 kt crosswind, the tailwheel firmly contacted the runway causing the tailwheel locking pin to disengage. This resulted in a loss of directional control and the aircraft ground looped to the left, causing the RH undercarriage leg to collapse and the RH wingtip, aileron, and propeller to contact the ground. To prevent a reoccurrence, the tailwheel locking pin diameter has been increased from 8 mm to 12 mm, and the pin retaining spring has been replaced with one of greater pressure, to prevent it disengaging due to shock loads on the tailwheel.
10/944	2010-03-17 07:45:00	Wanaka	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 10/944 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 17 Mar 10 at 07:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 33 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 2000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Nov 10 Synopsis On takeoff during a helicopter sling operation, involving a load that was double stropped, the pilot noticed at approximately one foot AGL that the second strop was hooked over the rear of the left skid. The collective was lowered to reposition the aircr aft, however, this caused the strop to tighten further against the load and the aircraft to yaw to the right. As left pedal was applied a loss of Rotor RPM was induced causing the aircraft to settle to the ground. The pilot attempted to release the load but this was unsuccessful due to the configuration of the strops. Unable to maintain position the aircraft slowly rolled over backwards and then continued to roll down hill. The persons on board were uninjured.
10/885	2010-03-12 15:57:00	Marsden Cove	Cessna U206G	Loading... Occurrence 10/885 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna U206G Date and Time 12 Mar 10 at 15:57 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Marsden Cove Flying Hours(Total) 185 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 40 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis During a takeoff from a paddock at Marsden Cove Marina, the aircraft did not continue to climb. It flew parallel with the ground and was seen to build speed. The aircraft continued to follow a track close to the ground, and on reaching a van parked close- by it was seen to pull back hard into a climb and bank to the right. The right wingtip struck the right hand corner of the van. The aircraft crashed into the paddock adjacent to the van and was engulfed in flames. The first persons to arrive at the scene found that the pilot had not survived the accident.
10/871	2010-03-11 20:15:00	Reefton	Robinson R22	Loading... Occurrence 10/871 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Date and Time 11 Mar 10 at 20:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 45 Location Reefton Flying Hours(Total) 253 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 235 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 47 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Nov 10 Synopsis The pilot was operating the helicopter on a private scenic flight in the Paparoa ranges, west of Reefton. He had slowed the helicopter to view a black mark on the hillside, when he encountered a downdraft. This resulted in a low rotor RPM situation. The p ilot was unable to recover the RPM and the helicopter descended onto the hillside and rolled over on its right side.
10/782	2010-03-05 13:00:00	Bulls	Vans RV 10	Loading... Occurrence 10/782 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Vans RV 10 Date and Time 05 Mar 10 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 46 Location Bulls Flying Hours(Total) 500 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 260 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The aircraft taxied into a metal fence post while operating on a private strip.
10/872	2010-02-12 09:30:00	Wairoa	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 10/872 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 12 Feb 10 at 09:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 45 Location Wairoa Flying Hours(Total) 4054 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 470 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 67 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/June 2011 Damage Minor Date Published 28 May 11 Synopsis At the end of a spray run at low speed the pilot removed his hand from the collective to look at load sheets. While doing this the helicopter descended. The pilot tried to arrest the descent by flaring and raising the collective but was unsuccessful and s truck rising ground. The front right skid toe and spray gear were slightly bent from the ground contact. There was no other noticeable damage to the aircraft.
10/379	2010-02-04 14:00:00	Whangarei	Bell 206L-1	Loading... Occurrence 10/379 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Bell 206L-1 Date and Time 04 Feb 10 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 49 Location Whangarei Flying Hours(Total) 672 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 426 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2010 Damage Destroyed Date Published 27 Nov 10 Synopsis The helicopter slid forward on its raised pad during landing after a shorter approach than normal. The pilot attempted to re-lift but the main rotor blades struck the tail boom severing the tail rotor gearbox from the boom. The helicopter rolled to the le ft, falling off the platform and striking the ground.
10/296	2010-01-30 13:40:00	Papakura	Schempp-Hirth Ventus bT	Loading... Occurrence 10/296 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Ventus bT Date and Time 30 Jan 10 at 13:40 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Papakura Flying Hours(Total) 2491 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 841 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 64 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/June 2011 Damage Destroyed Date Published 28 May 11 Synopsis During a local flight, the glider continued downwind and went beyond gliding range of the aerodrome in an unsuccessful search for lift. Turning back into wind to return to the aerodrome, the pilot began to deploy the sustainer motor. However with insuffic ient height remaining to complete the deployment of the dive started sustainer motor, the pilot reversed course downwind again, towards a row of trees adjacent to a suitable paddock. With a strong tailwind, insufficient airspeed was maintained during the final turn and the glider entered a spin at low level. The glider struck the ground and cart wheeled over a fence.
10/283	2010-01-28 16:00:00	Burkes Pass	Slingsby T.65A Vega	Loading... Occurrence 10/283 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Slingsby T.65A Vega Date and Time 28 Jan 10 at 16:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 61 Location Burkes Pass Flying Hours(Total) 500 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 13 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 23 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Nov 10 Synopsis During a cross country flight the glider lost altitude, so the pilot attempted an out landing. The landing approach was misjudged, the glider landed short of the paddock, impacted a fence, and was substantially damaged.
10/222	2010-01-22 09:00:00	Motiti Island	Cessna 172K	Loading... Occurrence 10/222 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Cessna 172K Date and Time 22 Jan 10 at 09:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 20 Location Motiti Island Flying Hours(Total) 227 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 22 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 102 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2011 Damage - Date Published 31 Mar 11 Synopsis The aircraft was completing a landing at Motiti Island. When it became apparent to the pilot that the aircraft would not stop in the remaining runway length available he initiated a ground loop manoeuvre to the left. The aircraft began turning to the left , but only succeeded in manoeuvering toward a bay situated adjacent to the runway threshold. The aircraft ran towards a series of small tree stumps situated at the end of the runway, striking two of them at a fast walking pace.
10/134	2010-01-15 16:03:00	Greymouth	Bill Sharpe Bill Sharpe Special	Loading... Occurrence 10/134 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Bill Sharpe Bill Sharpe Special Date and Time 15 Jan 10 at 16:03 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 33 Location Greymouth Flying Hours(Total) 53 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 36 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 53 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jan 11 Synopsis The gyrocopter had departed Greymouth for Hokitika, and turned right to vacate via Kumara, when it encountered a severe updraught and loss of rotor speed near the hills east of the runway. The pilot lost control, and after many flat spins it collided with the ground just west of Greymouth CBD, about 2 km from where control was lost. Conditions on the ground were a 10 knot southerly but a very strong easterly was encountered just before the accident sequence started.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
09/4873	2009-12-18 08:58:00	Blenheim	Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus HS 7	Loading... Occurrence 09/4873 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus HS 7 Date and Time 18 Dec 09 at 08:58 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 55 Location Blenheim Flying Hours(Total) 1983 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 768 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was attempting a 1000-km cross-country flight from Omaka to the Lake Coleridge area and return. Shortly after releasing from the tow aircraft, the glider collided with terrain 7.5 nm south of Blenheim, but was not located until some hours later. The pilot died in the accident. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
09/4406	2009-11-15 12:16:00	Stratford	Pitts S-2B	Loading... Occurrence 09/4406 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Pitts S-2B Date and Time 15 Nov 09 at 12:16 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Stratford Flying Hours(Total) 843 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 187 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2013 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was in transit from Ohakea to Ardmore. The weather in the Stratford area was poor, Possibly while being manoeuvred for a precautionary landing, the aircraft stalled and struck the ground, fatally injuring the pilot. There was a delay in locat ing the wreckage due to the weather conditions at the time, and the disposition of the SAR satellites at the time affecting location of the ELT. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
09/4479	2009-11-13 14:00:00	Omarama	Glaser-Dirks DG-300 Elan	Loading... Occurrence 09/4479 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Glaser-Dirks DG-300 Elan Date and Time 13 Nov 09 at 14:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Omarama Flying Hours(Total) 717 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 392 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 24 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Sep 10 Synopsis Glider was aerotowed up to Buscot Ridge (approximately 4.3 nautical miles northeast of Omarama Aerodrome) and released at 2000 feet AGL. The pilot spent 10 minutes attempting to find lift, and as height was lost the glider was moved down the ridge, back t owards the aerodrome. After further sink was experienced, water ballast was dumped and it was decided that the glide to the aerodrome was now too marginal. A local field was selected which was rougher than expected. After the initial touchdown, the glider bounced then ground-looped. This resulted in damage to the undercarriage, tailboom and outer portion of wings. The pilot was uninjured.
09/4376	2009-11-12 13:50:00	Normanby	UFO Helithruster	Loading... Occurrence 09/4376 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model UFO Helithruster Date and Time 12 Nov 09 at 13:50 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Normanby Flying Hours(Total) 590 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 16 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2013 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The owner of the UFO HeliThruster gyrocopter, in the company of a gyrocopter pilot, was flying his aircraft for the first time. He had completed several circuits from Runway 25 at Hawera Aerodrome, when the gyrocopter was seen to climb, veer left, then de scend in a steep nose-down attitude. The aircraft was not recovered from that attitude and struck the ground in a level farm paddock around 800 metres from the runway. First responders to the accident site found that neither occupant had survived. The investigation found that a handling error by the owner probably resulted in a bunt, or 'pushover', from which the gyrocopter could not be recovered. The bunt would have resulted in the rotor disc being subjected to negative or zero G, directly contributing to departure from controlled flight. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
09/4937	2009-11-07 11:00:00	Hawera	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 09/4937 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 07 Nov 09 at 11:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 34 Location Hawera Flying Hours(Total) 920 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 800 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 204 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Minor Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis The aircraft was involved in a bomb dropping competition when it drifted off the approach path. The 'bomb' was dropped and struck the wing of another aircraft that was stationary and holding short of the drop zone on a cross runway.
09/4170	2009-10-31 14:30:00	Motanau	Piper PA-22-160	Loading... Occurrence 09/4170 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-22-160 Date and Time 31 Oct 09 at 14:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 30 Location Motanau Flying Hours(Total) 88 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 30 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Sep 10 Synopsis The pilot had taken off from the mown vector at the airstrip that morning. On returning that afternoon he noticed that the wind had picked up and changed and now favoured the more easterly facing vector. He decided to use this vector and in executing a ma in wheels only landing the aircraft nosed over onto its back, possibly due to the length of the grass on that vector. The pilot also acknowleged that the landing technique he used was not the correct choice given the wind velocity at the time.
09/4139	2009-10-28 16:12:00	Bombay Hills	Schempp-Hirth Ventus b/16.6	Loading... Occurrence 09/4139 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Ventus b/16.6 Date and Time 28 Oct 09 at 16:12 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 61 Location Bombay Hills Flying Hours(Total) 440 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 74 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 12 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was on the return leg of a cross-country flight from Drury airstrip when an accompanying pilot in another glider observed that he had not arrived at the airstrip as expected. An aerial search was conducted of the area where the glider was last s een. The glider wreckage was found in a farm paddock. The pilot did not recover from the injuries he received in the accident, and died at the scene. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
09/4082	2009-10-24 16:13:00	Tauranga	AutoGyro Europe MT03 eagle	Loading... Occurrence 09/4082 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model AutoGyro Europe MT03 eagle Date and Time 24 Oct 09 at 16:13 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 59 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 125 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Sep 10 Synopsis The gyrocopter was returning from a cross country flight from Matamata. The pilot was cleared for a short approach onto grass 25 which had a 9 knot crosswind. As the gyrocopter vacated the grass vector the crosswind lifted the machine and it rolled slowly over onto its side causing substantial damage. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.
09/3881	2009-10-11 16:35:00	Turangi	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 09/3881 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 11 Oct 09 at 16:35 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 41 Location Turangi Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During a private agricultural operation the helicopter engine failed. The machine was substantially damaged when it struck a fence in the subsequent forced landing, but the pilot was uninjured. The engineering investigation found that the engine failure w as caused by water contamination in the fuel.
09/3777	2009-10-01 17:45:00	Omaka	Rans S6S Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 09/3777 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rans S6S Coyote II Date and Time 01 Oct 09 at 17:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 61 Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) 453 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 150 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Sep 10 Synopsis The aircraft undercarriage clipped a post as it crossed the aerodrome boundary. The aircraft landed and ground looped as it slowed.
09/3721	2009-09-29 16:15:00	Fox Glacier	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 09/3721 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO A Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 29 Sep 09 at 16:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 25 Location Fox Glacier Flying Hours(Total) 720 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 465 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 46 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis Whilst on approach to land on the Fox Glacier neve at approximately 2 - 3 ft agl, the engine suffered a suspected compressor stall. The pilot elected to fly away into descending ground however in attempting to do so caught the right-hand skid of the heli copter in snow, causing the aircraft to roll over onto its right hand side.
09/3719	2009-09-29 12:15:00	Great Barrier	Piper PA-32-260	Loading... Occurrence 09/3719 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-32-260 Date and Time 29 Sep 09 at 12:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Great Barrier Flying Hours(Total) 3144 POB 6 Flying Hours (on Type) 136 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) 4 Last 90 Days 98 Taic Reference 09-007 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis At about 1305 on 29 September 2009, ZK-CNS, a Piper Cherokee 6, took off from Runway 28 at Great Barrier Aerodrome for a scheduled 30-minute flight to Auckland International Airport. On board were five passengers and the pilot. The aeroplane was near its maximum authorised weight, and when it lifted off it encountered a wind shift at a critical time that caused a loss of lift. The wind shift, along with the pilot's premature retraction of flap, prevented the aeroplane reaching sufficient speed to climb before it struck vegetation. The pilot consequently lost control of the aeroplane and it stalled into a swampy area about 700 metres from the end of the runway. The pilot and one passenger received moderate injuries and the other four occupants received minor injuries. The aeroplane was destroyed. The selection of runway offered limited options for any escape manoeuvre if there were a loss of aeroplane performance for any reason. No new safety issues have been identified that have not already been documented and widely recognised throughout the aviation industry. (Executive summary, TAIC report 09-007, available on TAIC web site www.taic.org.nz.)
09/3338	2009-08-29 17:54:00	Drury	Heydecke V16	Loading... Occurrence 09/3338 Nature Of Flight TEST Aircraft Model Heydecke V16 Date and Time 29 Aug 09 at 17:54 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 31 Location Drury Flying Hours(Total) 209 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 7 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was conducting stalls as part of the test flying regime. On on the second stall, the left wing dropped and the aircraft entered a spin. Standard recovery techniques did not arrest the spin, so the pilot transmitted a distress message and deploye d the aircraft ballistic recovery chute. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and undercarriage on landing in a farm paddock. The pilot was able to vacate the aircraft with only minor injuries.
09/3513	2009-08-23 16:30:00	Apiti	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 09/3513 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 23 Aug 09 at 16:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Apiti Flying Hours(Total) 3500 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 53 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis At the commencement of a spray run, the helicopter struck an electric fence wire that was strung along a boundary fence. The pilot was unaware of the existence of the electric fence wire above the boundary fence and it could not be seen prior to impact. T he spray boom, vertical stabiliser and a main rotor blade were damaged. The pilot landed without further incident
09/2823	2009-07-24 10:30:00	Mt Aspiring National Park	Cessna A185F	Loading... Occurrence 09/2823 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Cessna A185F Date and Time 24 Jul 09 at 10:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 50 Location Mt Aspiring National Park Flying Hours(Total) 5730 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 3814 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis During the landing roll the aircraft crossed an area of standing water hidden below a thin layer of snow. This slowed the aircraft sufficiently to cause it to pitch over onto its roof. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
09/2776	2009-07-21 19:25:00	Te Kuiti 40 km W	Reims/Cessna F152	Loading... Occurrence 09/2776 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Reims/Cessna F152 Date and Time 21 Jul 09 at 19:25 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Te Kuiti 40 km W Flying Hours(Total) 285 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 50 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 50 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2013 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was making an unauthorised night VFR cross-country flight from North Shore Aerodrome to New Plymouth Aerodrome. The weather at the time of the accident was not suitable for night VFR flight, with an active col d front passing through the area. The aircraft collided with a ridge near Tirua Point, about 40 km west of Te Kuiti. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
09/2599	2009-07-09 14:35:00	North Shore	Piper PA-30	Loading... Occurrence 09/2599 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-30 Date and Time 09 Jul 09 at 14:35 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location North Shore Flying Hours(Total) 5658 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 6 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The student was carrying out a touch-and-go, but after takeoff power was applied, the aircraft started to yaw to the left. The instructor took control but was unable to avoid impact with terrain. A CAA field investigation determined that the left engine had failed to fully develop sufficient power because of a water-contaminated fuel supply.
09/2536	2009-07-05 13:00:00	Great Barrier Island	Britten-Norman BN.2A Mk.III-1	Loading... Occurrence 09/2536 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Britten-Norman BN.2A Mk.III-1 Date and Time 05 Jul 09 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (aeroplane) Pilot Age - Location Great Barrier Island Flying Hours(Total) 867 POB 11 Flying Hours (on Type) 28 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 3 Last 90 Days 68 Taic Reference 09-004 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis Shortly after take-off, the right propeller assembly separated from the engine crankshaft and struck the side of the aeroplane. Nobody was seriously injured, but the aeroplane fuselage was extensively damaged and a passenger door was removed, leaving a la rge opening adjacent to some passengers. Undetected corrosion of the propeller flange had led to extensive cracking and its eventual failure. Safety issues identified included the need for detailed checking of overseas component records to ensure their reported in-service hours were accurate and for periodic crack checking of propeller flanges for corrosion damage. A safety recommendation regarding component record-checking was made to the Director of Civil Aviation, and the Civil Aviation Authority issued a Continuing Airworthiness Notice regarding inspections of crankshaft flanges for corrosion. The full report (09-004) is available on the TAIC web site, www.taic.org.nz.
09/2539	2009-07-04 09:30:00	Taupo	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 09/2539 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 04 Jul 09 at 09:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location Taupo Flying Hours(Total) 7060 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 125 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis It was reported that the helicopter had an engine failure and carried out an autorotation into a creek bed. The pilot suspected water in the fuel. Investigation foung large quanities of water throughout the fuel system, no other cause could be found. The fuel system was cleaned and the engine ran normally with fresh fuel.
09/2347	2009-06-21 13:21:00	Whitianga	Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair III	Loading... Occurrence 09/2347 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair III Date and Time 21 Jun 09 at 13:21 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 64 Location Whitianga Flying Hours(Total) 1659 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 47 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 134 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/June 2011 Damage Substantial Date Published 28 May 11 Synopsis The pilot failed to correctly identify the grass runway centreline position prior to takeoff. During takeoff, at approximately 60 knots, the aircraft entered an area of soft ground to the left of the runway. The nose wheel sank and dug in, causing a deep furrow for 40 metres which ended when the aircraft flipped inverted. The pilot was uninjured while the passenger suffered minor injuries.
09/1043	2009-03-22 16:30:00	Raglan	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 09/1043 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 22 Mar 09 at 16:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 42 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 155 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 15 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 10 Synopsis During the takeoff run, the pilot did not feel that the aircraft was performing as he expected, and he chose to abort the takeoff. There was insufficient distance remaining to stop the aircraft before it collided with the boundary fence, damaging the wing and propeller. Prior to takeoff the pilot had calculated the takeoff weight; using the performance chart he calculated that a distance of approx 400 metres was required for takeoff. During his calculation, he had made an error and the actual distance required was 620 metres. TODA was 646 metres. During the subsequent takeoff run, the aircraft did not become airborne in the distance that the pilot had calculated or expected, so he chose to abort the takeoff.
09/1042	2009-03-21 09:45:00	Fairfield Downs	Auster J5	Loading... Occurrence 09/1042 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Auster J5 Date and Time 21 Mar 09 at 09:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 67 Location Fairfield Downs Flying Hours(Total) 3316 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 317 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 40 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 10 Synopsis The pilot aborted the takeoff just after becoming airborne, due to the engine running rough and losing power. There was insufficient distance to stop the aircraft before colliding with a fence at the end of the private airstrip. Maintenance investigation found that one spark plug was inoperative when tested. This most likely would have given the pilot the symptoms that he experienced during the takeoff.
09/919	2009-03-15 11:10:00	Inangahua Junction	Meteor S.p.A. Sky Arrow 450T	Loading... Occurrence 09/919 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Meteor S.p.A. Sky Arrow 450T Date and Time 15 Mar 09 at 11:10 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Inangahua Junction Flying Hours(Total) 13723 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 641 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 13 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis Witnesses saw the aircraft in a high-speed, steep descent towards a topdressing strip. The aircraft did not recover from the descent, and struck the ground short of the airstrip. The pilot was killed in the impact. The subsequent CAA investigation found a fatigue failure in the elevator control system, which had deprived the pilot of pitch control. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
09/679	2009-02-27 14:00:00	Mount Saint Cuthbert	Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus	Loading... Occurrence 09/679 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus Date and Time 27 Feb 09 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 68 Location Mount Saint Cuthbert Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The glider struck terrain whilst being manoeuvred in the vicinity of a mountain slope. The pilot flying, a Japanese national, was fatally injured in the accident and his instructor received serious injuries. The CAA investigation concluded that: The in structor and student were appropriately licensed and fit to carry out the flight; The glider had a valid Airworthiness Certificate and had been maintained in accordance with Civil Aviation Rules; During a series of right circling turns in an attempt by the pilot to gain height, the glider actually lost height and drifted toward high terrain; The instructor was unsuccessful in his attempt to communicate with the pilot to stop the turns and fly away from the area; The right wingtip struck a nearby mountain slope; The definitive cause of the accident could not be determined; and All locating devices failed to operate or were not activated. A full report on this accident has not been published.
09/458	2009-02-13 19:30:00	Wanaka	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 09/458 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 13 Feb 09 at 19:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 50 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 781 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 781 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 29 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot placed a chilly-bin on the passenger seat and secured it with the seat belt. Whilst manoeuvring to land the chilly-bin slipped out from the seat belt and obstructed the cyclic. The control restriction was such that full control could not be ma intained causing the aircraft to roll over during landing.
09/323	2009-02-09 14:00:00	Abel Tasman National Park	Airborne XTS-912	Loading... Occurrence 09/323 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO A Aircraft Model Airborne XTS-912 Date and Time 09 Feb 09 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 44 Location Abel Tasman National Park Flying Hours(Total) 855 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 460 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 195 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The microlight aeroplane departed Motueka for a local scenic flight and did not return. The wreckage was later found in the Abel Tasman National Park 2.3km north-west of Totoranui. The CAA investigation found it was most likely that the pilot flew into a localised region of moderate to severe turbulence and associated rotor that initiated an in-flight breakup of the machine. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
09/317	2009-02-07 17:30:00	Taieri	ICP Savannah	Loading... Occurrence 09/317 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model ICP Savannah Date and Time 07 Feb 09 at 17:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 68 Location Taieri Flying Hours(Total) 320 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Sep 10 Synopsis The pilot had recently modified the aircraft wings from the slatted type to the vortex generator type in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. During the approach the pilot sideslipped to lose height and believing he still had sufficient run way available to land, continued. The aircraft was too fast on touchdown and ground looped at the end of the runway, coming to rest in the perimeter fence.
09/189	2009-01-30 11:16:00	Kaitorete Spit	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 09/189 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 30 Jan 09 at 11:16 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Kaitorete Spit Flying Hours(Total) 890 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 449 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was carrying out a dual simulated forced landing. On the go-around from low level the aircraft struck a power line. The wire became tangled around the tail, and at approximately 10-15 feet above the ground the aircraft jerked and suddenly slo wed before pitching down into the ground. The instructor secured the aircraft and both he and the student vacated the cockpit. A small grass fire had started near the front of the aircraft, so the pilot used the extinguisher to put that out. When he looked up, however, he noticed that most of the field was on fire due to the fallen power wire. The instructor and student vacated the area and called the emergency services. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire.
09/141	2009-01-25 09:30:00	Thames	Schweizer 269C-1	Loading... Occurrence 09/141 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C-1 Date and Time 25 Jan 09 at 09:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 23 Location Thames Flying Hours(Total) 139 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2010 Damage Destroyed Date Published 30 Jan 10 Synopsis During a local area scenic flight, the pilot descended without authorisation into a low-flying area. During the low-level flight, a manoeuvre to avoid higher mangrove trees was conducted, but there was insufficient height available to recover to level fli ght before impact with terrain.
09/22	2009-01-18 16:30:00	Masterton	North American Harvard 2A*	Loading... Occurrence 09/22 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model North American Harvard 2A* Date and Time 18 Jan 09 at 16:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Masterton Flying Hours(Total) 823 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 446 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 26 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 10 Synopsis The aircraft was landing on Runway 28 at Masterton at the completion of a display sequence for the Wings over Wairarapa airshow. The wind was from 310 at 13 knots gusting 17 knots. The pilot elected to land 100 metres into the runway due to a fire (caused by a pyrotechnic show as part of the display) that had just been extinguished adjacent to the runway. The landing was normal until crossing sealed Runway 06/24 when the aircraft ground looped to the right onto the seal taxiway, coming to rest in front of the crowd line. The aircraft suffered damage to the wing tip, aileron and a bent oleo leg. Investigations revealed that the show organisers have procedures in place to minimise the risk of groundloops when using Runway 28 during the show.
09/8	2009-01-02 17:05:00	Haruru Falls	Cessna A185E	Loading... Occurrence 09/8 Nature Of Flight PARACHUTING Aircraft Model Cessna A185E Date and Time 02 Jan 09 at 17:05 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 22 Location Haruru Falls Flying Hours(Total) 529 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 182 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 184 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Jul 10 Synopsis On landing at Haruru Falls after a parachute drop run, the aircraft touched down on the left main wheel first due to a light cross wind component present. Once the right main wheel made contact with the ground, the aircraft instantly started to nose over. The pilot applied full back pressure on the elevator but the rate of nose over continued to increase rapidly. The propeller struck the ground before the pilot was able to put on any power and the aircraft flipped on its back.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
08/5342	2008-12-25 11:58:00	Uretiti Beach	Cessna T210M	Loading... Occurrence 08/5342 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna T210M Date and Time 25 Dec 08 at 11:58 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Uretiti Beach Flying Hours(Total) 347 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 6 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot reduced the power setting for descent from the cruise when the engine suddenly lost power with oil spraying on the windscreen. Smoke and fumes were also present in the cockpit. The pilot carried out a successful ditching approximately 200 m off Uretiti Beach, South of Ruakaka. He vacated the aircraft before it sank and was helped ashore by on-lookers. The aircraft was recovered and the engine sent to an overhaul facility for teardown under CAA supervision. Maintenance investigation determined that the number 6 cylinder conrod had failed approximately 75mm below the small end. The flailing portion of the rod connected to the crankshaft had caused major damage inside the engine crankcase. The cause of the conrod failure could not be positively identified due to the damaged sustained to the end of the conrod. However the two most likely causes are: 1. A small indentation on the conrod shank caused through improper conrod handling during a cylinder change. This may have led to a fatigue crack and subsequent rod failure, or 2. A surface defect in the conrod shank caused by internal corrosion which led to a fatigue failure. When stripped down, the engine exhibited signs of internal corrosion not attributed to salt water emersion. The aircraft had not flown for a period of 3 years prior to being imported into New Zealand. It is suspected that this and other low utilisation led to the internal corrosion that was found.
08/5260	2008-12-21 14:00:00	Rangitata Island	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 08/5260 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 21 Dec 08 at 14:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 56 Location Rangitata Island Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2010 Damage - Date Published 30 Jan 10 Synopsis The pilot vacated the aircraft leaving the controls unattended in order to discuss the job with the landowner. The helicopter became airborne and rotated 180 degrees before landing on its skids, damaging the main rotor blades and tail boom. The aircraft flight manual contains a caution to never leave the helicopter flight controls unattended while the engine is running.
08/5219	2008-12-18 11:00:00	Springs Junction	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 08/5219 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 18 Dec 08 at 11:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 26 Location Springs Junction Flying Hours(Total) 634 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 630 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 113 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 May 10 Synopsis The pilot attempted a down-wind departure at near maximum all-up-weight on agricultural operations. Despite having jettisoned the spray load, and having descending terrain, a successful departure could not be achieved. Rotor rpm decreased as a result of o ver-pitching, and the helicopter landed heavily in a creek-bed approximately 200 to 300 m away from the departure site
08/5163	2008-12-14 13:00:00	Tarata	Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600	Loading... Occurrence 08/5163 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 Date and Time 14 Dec 08 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Tarata Flying Hours(Total) 12100 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 110 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft was engaged in topdressing operations from a farm property near Tarata, approximately 14 nautical miles south-east of New Plymouth Aerodrome. The aircraft loader driver became concerned when the aircraft had not returned to the airstrip after the usual flight duration of approximately three minutes. The loader driver tried to call the pilot on the radio but received no response. He then went in search of the aircraft and, after climbing a small hill, saw that the aircraft had crashed approximately 600 metres from the departure end of the airstrip. A farm worker who was first on the scene found that the pilot had not survived the accident. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
08/5005	2008-12-03 07:20:00	13 SW Blenheim	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 08/5005 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 03 Dec 08 at 07:20 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 45 Location 13 SW Blenheim Flying Hours(Total) 1613 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 960 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 119 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2010 Damage Destroyed Date Published 30 Jan 10 Synopsis The helicopter pilot aborted a landing attempt due to strong winds. While turning downwind for a second attempt, the helicopter encountered sinking air and settled onto a hillside and rolled over.
08/5018	2008-11-29 12:00:00	Ruahine Corner	Cessna 180J	Loading... Occurrence 08/5018 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180J Date and Time 29 Nov 08 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Ruahine Corner Flying Hours(Total) 1477 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 1199 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft had just touched down on the back-country airstrip when the left main undercarriage leg failed. The aircraft overturned and was destroyed. The three occupants escaped injury. The leg was found to have failed at its lower end, across the lin e of the top two wheel attachment bolts. A fatigue crack had been propagating for some time, until eventually the remaining sound cross-section was unable to bear its intended loads. The aeroplane was fitted with 'tundra' tyres, which are larger and heavier than standard tyres, but no conclusive relationship between these and the failure was established.
08/4807	2008-11-16 14:15:00	Acheron River	Grumman G-164A	Loading... Occurrence 08/4807 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Grumman G-164A Date and Time 16 Nov 08 at 14:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Acheron River Flying Hours(Total) 818 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 83 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During a planned stop the pilot cleaned the forward cockpit screen with materials from the rear luggage locker. Due to gusty conditions on the ground, the pilot temporarily secured the luggage door with only one of the five twistlock fasteners. Returning to the cockpit, the pilot stowed the cleaning materials with his pilot bag, forgetting about the partially-secured door. During flight and after encountering moderate turbulence the door came open in flight. This allowed a heavy cockpit cover to be sucked out of the locker and catch on the vertical stabiliser. A huge increase in drag resulted, but control of the aircraft was maintained. The pilot completed a precautionary landing onto the side of a river bank. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the underside of the right wing.
08/4740	2008-11-11 11:25:00	Queenstown Ad	Alpha R2160	Loading... Occurrence 08/4740 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Alpha R2160 Date and Time 11 Nov 08 at 11:25 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 18 Location Queenstown Ad Flying Hours(Total) 43 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 43 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 12 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Jul 09 Synopsis The pilot was on a solo cross-country training flight, and was to perform a touch and go on runway 23 in Queenstown. There was an estimated cross-wind component of 12 knots from the left on runway 23. As the pilot flared the aircraft, it drifted to the right. On touch down the aircraft veered left. The aircraft continued left across the runway and onto the grass. The left wing tip struck a runway marker board rotating the aircraft to the left resulting in the aircraft coming to rest in a ditch that runs parallel to the runway.
08/4739	2008-11-11 10:45:00	Hukerenui	Fletcher FU24-950M	Loading... Occurrence 08/4739 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Fletcher FU24-950M Date and Time 11 Nov 08 at 10:45 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 25 Location Hukerenui Flying Hours(Total) 1120 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 787 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 103 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot did not accurately assess the change in wind velocity and, on the 32nd approach of the day, landed too far up the sloping strip to stop in the remaining distance available. The aircraft departed the upper end of the strip, slid down a high bank and came to rest inverted. The pilot was not injured and freed himself from the aircraft which was extensively damaged in the accident.
08/4764	2008-11-09 13:30:00	Papawai	DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S	Loading... Occurrence 08/4764 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S Date and Time 09 Nov 08 at 13:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Papawai Flying Hours(Total) 1078 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 17 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2010 Damage Minor Date Published 31 May 10 Synopsis Glider sustained a heavy landing following an over-correction by the pupil during a simulated winch launch failure. The pupil had previously obtained a winch launch rating and was being checked for solo operation of the DG1000 glider. The overcorrection c ould not be neutralised before the round out for landing, and the glider impacted heavily on the main wheel. There is damage to fairings and the cockpit area.
08/4709	2008-11-08 17:30:00	Five Rivers	Glasflugel Standard Libelle 201B	Loading... Occurrence 08/4709 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Glasflugel Standard Libelle 201B Date and Time 08 Nov 08 at 17:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 70 Location Five Rivers Flying Hours(Total) 155 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2009 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Jul 09 Synopsis The glider encountered a downdraft during the base turn of the approach to land. It became low on the approach. With a highway and power lines between the glider and the strip, the pilot elected to land approximately half a mile short of the strip. The gl ider struck a deer fence, cart-wheeled, and came to rest inverted. The damage to the glider was substantial. The pilot was hospitalised with a broken shoulder and ankle. The wind was an easterly at the time, and mechanical turbulence off the hills to the east of the airstrip may have contributed to the downdraft.
08/4705	2008-11-08 08:40:00	Hokitika	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 08/4705 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 08 Nov 08 at 08:40 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Hokitika Flying Hours(Total) 21000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 200 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During a dual landing in crosswind, the instructor allowed the student to drift off the runway and land on the adjacent grass, as the student had little training on crosswind techniques at that stage. The nosewheel dug into the soft ground and collapsed, damaging the propeller. The Hokitika aerodrome chart contains the following note: "All aircraft operations be confined to the sealed runways and taxiways. Stay off grass. Surface very soft".
08/4650	2008-11-04 15:52:00	Nelson	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 08/4650 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 04 Nov 08 at 15:52 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location Nelson Flying Hours(Total) 5242 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 192 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 221 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was on a dual exercise, in which 360-degree autorotations were being taught. Surface wind conditions were 20 knots gusting 30. The first attempt was made from 1000 feet agl at an indicated airspeed of 40 knots, resulting in a near-constant ground position. During the turn, airspeed and rotor rpm decayed, requiring instructor intervention. The second attempted autorotation was entered at 60 knots, but airspeed and rpm were again lost in the turn. About 400 feet agl, the instructor took control and attempted a power recovery, but the helicopter landed heavily in mudflats short of the grass runway.
08/4626	2008-11-03 11:00:00	Featherston	Paul scherrer KB3	Loading... Occurrence 08/4626 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Paul scherrer KB3 Date and Time 03 Nov 08 at 11:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 45 Location Featherston Flying Hours(Total) 101 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 83 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 21 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 30 Jan 10 Synopsis The accident occurred on the second flight of the day. The gyrocopter took off to the north. The pilot pre-rotated the rotor up to 200 rpm. He stated that the gyrocopter seemed to take longer to get up to rotor speed during the takeoff roll. The gyrocopte r lifted off, got to twice the height of nearby trees, and started to sink in a downdraught. The pilot turned the aircraft to the west to try to gain height. The sink continued, and the pilot turned back to the east to avoid trees to the west and north of the airstrip. The gyrocopter landed heavily, rolling onto its right side 400 metres off the end of the strip. The gyrocopter suffered substantial damage to rotor, engine, tail and frame. The pilot was uninjured.
08/4608	2008-11-01 20:14:00	Lake Wanaka	Robinson R22 Alpha	Loading... Occurrence 08/4608 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Alpha Date and Time 01 Nov 08 at 20:14 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Lake Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 6015 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 90 Taic Reference 08-007 Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was reported overdue on a flight from Haast to Wanaka. An aerial and surface search was commenced by local operators, during which some items from the helicopter were sighted and retrieved from the surface of Lake Wanaka. Four days later, t he wreckage of the helicopter which contained the pilot's body was located and recovered from the lake. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) investigation concluded that a mast bump had occurred during cruise flight, resulting in a catastrophic loss of control, followed by a main rotor blade striking the cabin and fatally injuring the pilot. The mast bump was likely to have been caused by the helicopter encountering a low-G condition, perhaps in turbulence. Refer to TAIC report 08-007 for further details.
08/4521	2008-10-28 09:00:00	Thames Aerodrome	Cessna 172R	Loading... Occurrence 08/4521 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 172R Date and Time 28 Oct 08 at 09:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 19 Location Thames Aerodrome Flying Hours(Total) 62 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 65 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot commenced a go-around from an approach to Thames Aerodrome, but as he opened the throttle, he noticed a loss of engine power. He then closed the throttle and attempted to land in the remaining runway distance ahead. With insufficient stopping di stance available, the aircraft ran off the end of the runway and came to rest in an oxidation pond. The pilot vacated the aircraft without injury. Maintenance investigation found no defects other than one spark plug failing under load when tested.
08/4520	2008-10-27 10:00:00	Pukekohe East a/s	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 08/4520 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 27 Oct 08 at 10:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 64 Location Pukekohe East a/s Flying Hours(Total) 290 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 61 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft encountered an unexpected tailwind gust just before the landing flare. This caused the aircraft to float two thirds of the way down the strip, prior to touching down. The pilot applied heavy braking but, due to the wet grass surface, braking action was poor. The aircraft collided with trees and a water tank on the side of the strip, coming to rest in a fence. The aircraft suffered substantial damage to both wings and wing attachment points.
08/4438	2008-10-20 15:30:00	Hastings Ad	Cessna 402B	Loading... Occurrence 08/4438 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 402B Date and Time 20 Oct 08 at 15:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Hastings Ad Flying Hours(Total) 20050 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 5000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 200 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Nov 08 Synopsis The aircraft landed normally, and on roll-out the student selected landing gear up instead of the flap; remedial action was taken, but the lefthand undercarriage collapsed. Because of the crosswind landing, and light aircraft weight, the lefthand squat sw itch did not isolate the landing gear up circuit. The squat switch had been recently checked on previous maintenance and was found to be functioning correctly.
08/3896	2008-09-15 12:00:00	Hastings	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 08/3896 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 15 Sep 08 at 12:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 48 Location Hastings Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2010 Damage Destroyed Date Published 31 May 10 Synopsis While conducting low-level spraying, the helicopter struck a set of 11-kilovolt power wires. The wires hit the mast fairing, wrapping around the rotor head and severing one of the pitch change links resulting in a loss of control of the main rotor. Grou nd scars from the main rotor and horizontal stabiliser indicate that the aircraft pitched nose up and rolled right before impacting on its righthand side and sliding for 30 metres before stopping. The pilot suffered serious injuries to the right side of his upper body and right arm.
08/3894	2008-09-14 14:39:00	Hastings	Cessna 180J	Loading... Occurrence 08/3894 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180J Date and Time 14 Sep 08 at 14:39 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 74 Location Hastings Flying Hours(Total) 2900 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1700 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2009 Damage Substantial Date Published 08 Jan 09 Synopsis The aircraft was attempting a short landing; on application of the brakes after landing, the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft from overturning. The aircraft was substantially damaged, but the pilot was uninjured.
08/3895	2008-09-13 15:00:00	Pyke River	Cessna 180	Loading... Occurrence 08/3895 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 180 Date and Time 13 Sep 08 at 15:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Pyke River Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was landing on a remote river bed when he used a bit too much braking action and the aircraft nosed over onto its propeller. The aircraft was airlifted out to a maintenance facility for the required engine inspection.
08/3781	2008-09-07 12:45:00	Rangiwahia Airstrip	Cessna 172A	Loading... Occurrence 08/3781 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172A Date and Time 07 Sep 08 at 12:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Rangiwahia Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 239 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 188 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2009 Damage Minor Date Published 28 Nov 08 Synopsis During the takeoff run on the private airstrip, the pilot felt that the aircraft had stopped accelerating at about 45 kts. The takeoff was aborted but, due to a slight downhill slope and a slippery grass surface, the aircraft could not be stopped before i t went through the end fence and stopped about six metres further on. The three occupants were not injured, and the aircraft received minor damage to the propeller, wheel spats, and one wing strut.
08/3776	2008-09-05 12:50:00	Fox Glacier	Cessna 177RG	Loading... Occurrence 08/3776 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 177RG Date and Time 05 Sep 08 at 12:50 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Fox Glacier Flying Hours(Total) 160 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 64 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 25 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published - Synopsis The pilot misdentified his intended point of landing (Franz Josef Aerodrome) and made an approach to land at Fox Glacier airstrip. On short final, he was distracted by stock and commenced a missed approach towards rising terrain. During a turn away from high ground, the aircraft struck power lines before crashing in a native bush reserve.
08/3785	2008-09-05 08:40:00	Palmerston North	Piper PA-23-250	Loading... Occurrence 08/3785 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-23-250 Date and Time 05 Sep 08 at 08:40 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 31 Location Palmerston North Flying Hours(Total) 1500 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 480 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 180 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2009 Damage Minor Date Published 28 Nov 09 Synopsis During the cruise the pilot heard a clunk, felt a shake through the aircraft, and the gear-up light went out at the same time. The gear was recycled up and IAS increased, it was suspected that one of the landing gear doors had drooped. On approach for Wel lington, the pilot selected flap down, but there was no response, and the pilot immediately neutralised the flap lever, suspecting a hydraulic leak. When visual on approach the pilot tried using the hand pump, but this was totally slack, and the pilot requested a missed approach and hold. After assessing fuel reserves and obtaining weather for Palmerston North, the pilot elected to divert in order to minimise traffic disruption at Wellington. At Palmerston North the pilot carried out a low approach and overshoot while emergency services viewed the gear position by spotlight. They confirmed three gears were extended, but the pilot had no green down-and-locked indication and could see that the nosewheel was not locked down. The pilot made a flapless approach and in the flare feathered both props and positioned them horizontally to avoid ground contact. The nose leg folded rearward, and the aircraft slid to a stop with it retracted. The aircraft was impounded at CAA's request in a hangar. Under CAA supervision the following week, the aircraft was jacked and hydraulic pressure applied to the landing gear system by use of the hand pump. Immediately an hydraulic leak was noted coming from the gland seal around the right hand MLG actuator piston shaft. The actuator was removed and disassembled for defect analysis. The O-ring around the piston shaft had picked up and rolled on the shaft, causing the O-ring to break. The actuator seals were replaced, the actuator refitted to the aircraft and functional checks carried out. The operator applied for a special flight permit from CAA, and the aircraft was flown back to base for repairs to the belly skin under the nose section. To help prevent a similar occurrence, the maintenance provider's maintenance procedures now incorporate a 5-year calendar inspection of the landing gear actuators.
08/3607	2008-08-26 10:05:00	Guthrie, BoP	Cessna 207	Loading... Occurrence 08/3607 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Cessna 207 Date and Time 26 Aug 08 at 10:05 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 19 Location Guthrie, BoP Flying Hours(Total) 499 POB 7 Flying Hours (on Type) 7 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 81 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2009 Damage Destroyed Date Published 16 Dec 08 Synopsis During the climb phase of the Air Transport flight, a significant power loss occurred. The pilot declared an emergency and carried out a forced landing on a farm paddock. There were no injuries amongst the seven persons on board. The aircraft suffered min or damage, initially confined to nosewheel, forward fuselage, and propeller. Subsequent recovery effort resulted in aircraft being destroyed after an emergency release from the recovery helicopter. Subsequent pilfering of the wreck by souvenir hunters precluded any further meaningful investigation.
08/3557	2008-08-21 12:00:00	Paraparaumu	Piper PA-34-200	Loading... Occurrence 08/3557 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-34-200 Date and Time 21 Aug 08 at 12:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Paraparaumu Flying Hours(Total) 2015 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 170 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 72 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 31 Mar 12 Synopsis On an intro to type training flight, the B Cat Instructor (with two students on board) returned to the airfield intending to conduct two touch-and-go circuits prior to landing. On the second circuit the landing gear was selected down however 3 'greens' we re not received, indicating an unsafe gear situation. After a low approach and overshoot, two ground observers advised the PIC that the gear appeared to be down and locked. A normal approach and landing was made. On the landing rollout the lefthand main gear slowly retracted causing the left propellor, wing tip and horizontal stabliser to contact the runway. On recognising that the gear was retracting the PIC closed the mixtures to try to prevent damage to the propellors and engines. The aircraft veered left off the runway, destroying a runway light. The aircraft was examined by engineers and no fault with the landing gear system could be found.
08/3556	2008-08-20 14:55:00	Taranaki	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 08/3556 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 20 Aug 08 at 14:55 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 66 Location Taranaki Flying Hours(Total) 22703 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 13177 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Minor Date Published - Synopsis The aircraft developed a minor problem that resulted in a forced landing in a Taranaki field. The nosewheel collapsed and the prop touched, causing minor damage to the aircraft. An engineer reported that RH magneto S/N A84640 was non-operative through wa ter contamination; the capacitor had failed, and the points had no gap. Advanced corrosion inside the magneto indicated that water contamination had been present for some time. In addition, a significant amount of water was found in the fuel tanks and in the fuel system sump tank.
08/3336	2008-08-10 14:50:00	Pongaroa	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 08/3336 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 10 Aug 08 at 14:50 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 32 Location Pongaroa Flying Hours(Total) 2936 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1711 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 226 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The helicopter was being used to apply product in the form of a slurry The density of the slurry was reportedly underestimated, resulting in the helicopter being operated at or above the maximum takeoff weight. A loss of rotor RPM occurred on lift-off fr om the loading area. The pilot attempted to restore the RPM by making a diving turn to gain airspeed and performance. He also attempted to jettison the load, but because of unfamiliarity with this particular machine, he was unable to locate the jettison button before contacting the ground and adjacent power lines. The helicopter was destroyed but the pilot escaped uninjured.
08/3218	2008-08-02 11:30:00	Leaning Rock	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 08/3218 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 02 Aug 08 at 11:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 34 Location Leaning Rock Flying Hours(Total) 3800 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 96 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Jan 09 Synopsis The pilot encountered flat light conditions while positioning for a recce of a landing site. During deceleration, a rate of descent developed that could not be countered before the aircraft struck the ground. Right drift at touchdown, and the righthand s kid catching a hidden fence wire, caused dynamic rollover of the helicopter onto its righthand side.
08/3412	2008-07-25 14:00:00	Matamata	PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 Puchacz	Loading... Occurrence 08/3412 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 Puchacz Date and Time 25 Jul 08 at 14:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Matamata Flying Hours(Total) 1770 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 220 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage - Date Published - Synopsis During a winch launch, the pilot felt less acceleration compared to previous launches, but sufficient airspeed was gained to become airborne. The pilot radioed the winch driver to increase speed. With no immediate response, the launch was abandoned. A rap id sink rate occurred due to a nose-high attitude and low airspeed. Forward elevator control was applied, levelling the aircraft. A heavy landing occurred on both the main wheel and tailskid. The heavy landing was sufficient to cause downward wing deflection, dislodging the left wing aileron control rod connection and locking all movement to both ailerons. The cause was attributed to the pilot's failure to monitor the aircraft attitude immediately following aborting the launch.
08/2934	2008-07-14 12:30:00	Ruahine Corner	Micro Aviation Bantam B22J	Loading... Occurrence 08/2934 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation Bantam B22J Date and Time 14 Jul 08 at 12:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Ruahine Corner Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Jan 09 Synopsis Engine failure shortly after takeoff resulted in a hard landing after an almost 180-degree turn was conducted to avoid trees. Pilot suspects carburettor ice caused the engine stoppage.
08/2461	2008-06-11 14:00:00	Hamilton	Cessna 172R	Loading... Occurrence 08/2461 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 172R Date and Time 11 Jun 08 at 14:00 Pilot Licence Nil Pilot Age - Location Hamilton Flying Hours(Total) 27 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 27 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 04 Sep 08 Synopsis The accident C172 was taxiing on the apron following the yellow taxi line, when the pilot misjudged the clearance between his aircraft and an Alpha, which was parked to the left of the taxiway with the engine running. The left wing of the taxiing C172 wen t through the rotating propeller of the Alpha, approximately 1 m of the wing being sliced off.
08/2150	2008-05-19 12:00:00	Ashburton	Auster Mk 5	Loading... Occurrence 08/2150 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Auster Mk 5 Date and Time 19 May 08 at 12:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 30 Location Ashburton Flying Hours(Total) 142 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 26 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2010 Damage Minor Date Published 27 Nov 08 Synopsis During the landing flare, the aircraft floated a little more than anticipated. After touchdown, there was insufficient braking available due to the wet grass surface to stop the aircraft in the distance remaining. The aircraft collided with the end fence at low speed, causing minor damage to the tailplane.
08/2184	2008-05-18 23:40:00	Parakai Ad	Micro Aviation B22 Bantam	Loading... Occurrence 08/2184 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Micro Aviation B22 Bantam Date and Time 18 May 08 at 23:40 Pilot Licence Nil Pilot Age 66 Location Parakai Ad Flying Hours(Total) 2209 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 800 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 19 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 09 Damage Minor Date Published 15 Jan 09 Synopsis The aircraft made a heavy landing and damaged the undercarriage.
08/1971	2008-05-09 10:00:00	Kokatahi	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 08/1971 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 09 May 08 at 10:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 57 Location Kokatahi Flying Hours(Total) 9995 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 9200 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 110 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Jul 09 Synopsis A helicopter landed in a remote area to drop off passengers and was struck by a campervan as it drove through the area. The helicopter suffered substantial damage.
08/1753	2008-04-26 16:30:00	Whenuapai	Thorp S-18	Loading... Occurrence 08/1753 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Thorp S-18 Date and Time 26 Apr 08 at 16:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 62 Location Whenuapai Flying Hours(Total) 745 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 501 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The aeroplane was on the downwind leg for Runway 28 at Whenuapai, when it banked suddenly to the right and descended rapidly to the ground, catching fire immediately on impact. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. A full report is available on t he CAA web site.
08/1714	2008-04-26 11:15:00	Kaihoka Lakes	NZ Aerospace FU24A-950	Loading... Occurrence 08/1714 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24A-950 Date and Time 26 Apr 08 at 11:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 34 Location Kaihoka Lakes Flying Hours(Total) 3500 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1928 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 203 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 09 Damage Destroyed Date Published 08 Jan 09 Synopsis During takeoff the topdressing aircraft collided with a low hill. The pilot lost control soon after the collision. During the ensuing crash he was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Cause factors reported by pilot were a possible tail-wind component, and the aircraft may have been overloaded for the conditions.
08/1523	2008-04-12 13:20:00	Arapuni	Maule M-5-235C	Loading... Occurrence 08/1523 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Maule M-5-235C Date and Time 12 Apr 08 at 13:20 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 61 Location Arapuni Flying Hours(Total) 1310 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 288 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 34 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2010 Damage Minor Date Published 31 May 10 Synopsis During the landing phase, in the flare, the aircraft dropped quickly onto the farm airstrip. The pilot suspects that he was caught by a slight windshear in the flare, and this caused him to touch down short on a small knoll. The heavy landing caused minor damage to the undercarriage support brackets and suspension.
08/1738	2008-04-12 06:45:00	Kutarere	Fletcher FU24-950M	Loading... Occurrence 08/1738 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Fletcher FU24-950M Date and Time 12 Apr 08 at 06:45 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 49 Location Kutarere Flying Hours(Total) 10898 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 160 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 91 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 08 Jan 09 Synopsis While turning onto a sowing run, the aircraft made contact with a pine tree, damaging the RH outer wing section. The pilot noticed two holes in the leading edge, so he jettisoned his load and returned immediately to the airstrip. He carried out a success ful landing with no further damage.
08/1400	2008-04-03 13:30:00	Opotiki	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 08/1400 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 03 Apr 08 at 13:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Opotiki Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The aircraft was taking off from a farm strip when it was caught in a downdraught as it crossed a small gully. Despite the pilot initiating a jettison of the load, the aircraft continued to sink and struck a fence. The impact caused a main undercarriage l eg to fold rearwards. The pilot flew on to Opotiki and made a successful landing.
08/1234	2008-03-27 08:30:00	Dannevirke	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 08/1234 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 27 Mar 08 at 08:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Dannevirke Flying Hours(Total) 14000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 13700 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 75 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 09 Damage Minor Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis As the aircraft rotated for takeoff while engaged in agricultural operations, the left main undercarriage leg failed and fell from the aircraft. The pilot diverted to Dannevirke and landed safely with minor damage to the wing flap horn and stabilator. The failure was of AN5-36A x3 bolts, which attach P/N 245106 LUG to P/N 245120 cylinder.
08/1100	2008-03-18 15:30:00	Omaka Ad	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 08/1100 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 18 Mar 08 at 15:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 24 Location Omaka Ad Flying Hours(Total) 128 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 19 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 26 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Apr 08 Synopsis The aircraft had landed at Omaka but nosed over onto its back after touching down on cultivated ground alongside the grass vector. The original runway strip had been cultivated for re-grassing and was closed by NOTAM, as well as having distinctive white c rosses on the surface. The current runway strip in use was well marked, and also a NOTAM advised that the strip had been moved laterally by 5 metres.
08/1320	2008-03-13 07:30:00	Maniatoto	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 08/1320 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 13 Mar 08 at 07:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Maniatoto Flying Hours(Total) 5600 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 72 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis Upon landing, the lefthand undercarriage leg failed, resulting in the aircraft vacating the airstrip and coming to rest on the left wing, with minor damage. The oleo cylinder fractured below P/N 245116 clamp. The departing undercarriage contacted the LH f lap, inflicting damage. There was also damage to ribs P/Ns 241589L and 241314-1L, and to aileron tip fence P/N 08-24011-13.
08/996	2008-03-10 13:52:00	Roxburgh	Zlin Z-137T	Loading... Occurrence 08/996 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Zlin Z-137T Date and Time 10 Mar 08 at 13:52 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 43 Location Roxburgh Flying Hours(Total) 3133 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 318 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 49 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 09 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis A wind gust affected the aircraft on takeoff. The aircraft swerved to the left and following corrective action swung to the right colliding with a bank. The RH wing, RH undercarriage, wing centre section, engine and propeller all suffered severe damage. T he aircraft is a write-off.
08/901	2008-03-05 16:00:00	Kaikoura	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 08/901 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 05 Mar 08 at 16:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 18 Location Kaikoura Flying Hours(Total) 150 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 32 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 73 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The aircraft veered off the side of Runway 23 at Kaikoura during the landing roll. The most likely cause was the student not fully assessing the current wind conditions and not compensating for the crosswind and windshear during the approach and landing. Damage occurred to the left wing leading edge, and the propeller was bent.
08/757	2008-02-26 18:00:00	Waimate	RANS S-6S Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 08/757 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model RANS S-6S Coyote II Date and Time 26 Feb 08 at 18:00 Pilot Licence Nil Pilot Age - Location Waimate Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the aircraft veered off the runway into a fence. The aircraft received substantial damage.
08/759	2008-02-26 17:30:00	Towai North	Jodel D.11	Loading... Occurrence 08/759 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE Aircraft Model Jodel D.11 Date and Time 26 Feb 08 at 17:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Towai North Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis On takeoff a slight tailwind was experienced, and the aircraft veered off and hit a fence. The wings broke off.
08/569	2008-02-15 12:40:00	Great Mercury Island	Alpi Aviation Pioneer 200	Loading... Occurrence 08/569 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE Aircraft Model Alpi Aviation Pioneer 200 Date and Time 15 Feb 08 at 12:40 Pilot Licence Nil Pilot Age - Location Great Mercury Island Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis It was reported that aircraft made a mayday call that the engine had failed and reported pilot had made a successful landing on Little Barrier Island. Pilot activated beacon and rescue helicopter found occupants on Great Mercury Island.
08/497	2008-02-11 18:00:00	Waharoa	PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk"	Loading... Occurrence 08/497 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk" Date and Time 11 Feb 08 at 18:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 51 Location Waharoa Flying Hours(Total) 1283 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 678 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 63 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published - Synopsis The pilot was competing in the New Zealand National Gliding Championships. During the last stage of a competition flight, one mile from Matamata Aerodrome, the glider was seen to turn steeply to the left and descend out of sight behind a stand of trees. A short time later, rescue personnel found the glider, which had been destroyed by ground impact, and the pilot deceased. A CAA field investigation determined that the pilot was probably influenced by the pressures of competition and lost control of the glider during a downwind low level turn whilst trying to gain additional height. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
08/553	2008-02-09 16:00:00	Hawera	Piper PA-31	Loading... Occurrence 08/553 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-31 Date and Time 09 Feb 08 at 16:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Hawera Flying Hours(Total) 5500 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 32 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 32 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 2008 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Apr 08 Synopsis During a VFR flight, under a busy workload, the pilot confused the sounding of the landing gear warning horn with the stall warning horn. The aircraft was landed with the undercarriage in the UP position. No injuries were suffered, but the aircraft incur red substantial damage.
08/470	2008-02-07 15:00:00	Port Waikato	Quad City Challenger	Loading... Occurrence 08/470 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Quad City Challenger Date and Time 07 Feb 08 at 15:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Port Waikato Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 03 Jul 08 Synopsis The pilot reported that during landing the wheels fell off and the microlight went through a fence.
08/255	2008-01-29 08:37:00	Napier	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 08/255 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 29 Jan 08 at 08:37 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location Napier Flying Hours(Total) 1348 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 1190 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 29 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 09 Damage Destroyed Date Published 08 Jan 09 Synopsis The helicopter was left unattended without friction or collective lock applied. The pilot heard the rpm increase but was too late to prevent liftoff and rollover. The machine was destroyed.
08/231	2008-01-28 09:55:00	Paraparaumu Ad	Jodel D.11	Loading... Occurrence 08/231 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Jodel D.11 Date and Time 28 Jan 08 at 09:55 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 65 Location Paraparaumu Ad Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage - Date Published 03 Jul 08 Synopsis A gust of wind caused the tail to rise after landing, resulting in a propeller strike.
08/222	2008-01-25 10:00:00	Hope River Valley	Piper PA-22-160	Loading... Occurrence 08/222 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-22-160 Date and Time 25 Jan 08 at 10:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Hope River Valley Flying Hours(Total) 1604 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 750 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 135 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The aircraft hit a rock on takeoff, damaging the undercarriage. The aircraft was just at the point of getting airborne. The impact caused enough loss of speed for the wing to drop and the propeller to strike the ground. The power was cut, and the aircraft proceeded to slide to a stop, turning 180 degrees.
08/340	2008-01-23 14:10:00	Naseby	Schempp-Hirth Discus CS	Loading... Occurrence 08/340 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Discus CS Date and Time 23 Jan 08 at 14:10 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Naseby Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 03 Jul 08 Synopsis The operator reported that the pilot of ZK-GEE lost height and stalled during landing at W.Eweburn Dam topdressing strip. The 10 kt tailwind caused the glider to stall from about 15 ft, impacting the ground. The aircraft received substantial damage to t he right wing and fuselage.
08/159	2008-01-22 07:45:00	Palmerston North	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 08/159 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 22 Jan 08 at 07:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 18 Location Palmerston North Flying Hours(Total) 55 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 55 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 45 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The aircraft apparently lost power on takeoff, stalled and veered left and off the grass runway. Following a heavy landing the nosewheel collapsed and aircraft came to rest 50 metres further on. The pilot was not injured, but the aircraft received major damage to the nosewheel, engine and propeller.
08/253	2008-01-21 12:00:00	Fernburn	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 08/253 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 21 Jan 08 at 12:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 29 Location Fernburn Flying Hours(Total) 3170 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 450 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 90 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The helicopter was lifting off from a valley floor in the Fernburn area when a tail wind gust was encountered, and the tail boom struck the ground.
08/254	2008-01-19 11:41:00	Taumarunui	Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600	Loading... Occurrence 08/254 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace Cresco 08-600 Date and Time 19 Jan 08 at 11:41 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Taumarunui Flying Hours(Total) 12982 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4210 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 282 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Nov/Dec 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The aircraft did not achieve climb after takeoff, possibly because of a tail-wind component. The aircraft stalled and contacted the ground 130 metres from the airstrip, suffering extensive damage to the port wing and controls. The aircraft was then flown 10 NM to an airfield and landed without further incident. The engineering report indicates the aircraft was extensively damaged. It was grounded, dismantled and freighted to a repair base.
08/160	2008-01-17 18:31:00	Landcorp Cape	Foxcon Aviation Terrier 200	Loading... Occurrence 08/160 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Foxcon Aviation Terrier 200 Date and Time 17 Jan 08 at 18:31 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Landcorp Cape Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis A faulty distributor rotor button caused the engine to run rough. The pilot carried out a forced landing, during which the nose gear collapsed.
08/129	2008-01-16 12:20:00	Near Cass Saddle	Piper PA-28-181	Loading... Occurrence 08/129 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-181 Date and Time 16 Jan 08 at 12:20 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Near Cass Saddle Flying Hours(Total) 143 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 73 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2012 Damage Destroyed Date Published 09 Jul 09 Synopsis The pilot was on a cross-country training flight from Christchurch to Hokitika via Arthur's Pass. The planned return flight path was direct to Christchurch, after refuelling the aircraft at Hokitika. When the aircraft failed to arrive at Christchurch and became overdue on the SARTIME, a search was initiated by the RCCNZ. At approximately 17:30 hours the burnt-out aircraft wreckage was located, and the first rescuers found the pilot and passenger deceased. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
08/100	2008-01-13 19:00:00	Waiheke Island	Lockwood Aircam	Loading... Occurrence 08/100 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Lockwood Aircam Date and Time 13 Jan 08 at 19:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 54 Location Waiheke Island Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 03 Jul 08 Synopsis The pilot came into land for the second time without the instructor. The pilot was not used to the lighter weight of the aircraft and flared too early. The righthand strut caught the fence and cut the brake line. Upon braking being applied, the aircraft v eered left and hit the fence.
08/73	2008-01-11 12:50:00	Lichfield	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 08/73 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 11 Jan 08 at 12:50 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 39 Location Lichfield Flying Hours(Total) 6798 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2932 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 295 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Nov/Dec 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The helicopter was engaged on agricultural operations, when engine failure occurred during a turn. The pilot carried out an autorotation but had to land on a hill slope. During the subsequent landing, the tailboom separated and the machine came to rest on its side. The pilot was not injured.
08/575	2008-01-01 16:30:00	Omarama	Schempp-Hirth Discus-2T	Loading... Occurrence 08/575 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Discus-2T Date and Time 01 Jan 08 at 16:30 Pilot Licence Nil Pilot Age - Location Omarama Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis Glide Omarama reported that the glider had landed in a rough field amongst boulders. Both wing tips and the main wheel were damaged, and the main tyre blew out. The pilot was not injured.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
07/4574	2007-12-22 17:05:00	New Plymouth Ad	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 07/4574 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 22 Dec 07 at 17:05 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 18 Location New Plymouth Ad Flying Hours(Total) 14 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 14 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Nov/Dec 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The pilot on approach, crossed white markers nose down, and tried to fly level over them. On bouncing for the third time "it went straight nose down and the nose broke."
07/4533	2007-12-21 15:41:00	Makarora	Alexander Schleicher Flugzeugbau	Loading... Occurrence 07/4533 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Alexander Schleicher Flugzeugbau Date and Time 21 Dec 07 at 15:41 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) (Germany) Pilot Age 59 Location Makarora Flying Hours(Total) 8706 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 38 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 51 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 09 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Jan 09 Synopsis The glider was involved in a Grand Prix race when it went missing. It was found to have collided with terrain and the pilot killed. The CAA investigation concluded that the most likely cause for the accident was turbulence that caused a loss of height jus t prior to the glider crossing a small ridge. This resulted in the glider striking the ridge and the pilot being killed. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
07/4482	2007-12-17 00:45:00	Staffordshire, UK	Pacific Aerospace 750XL	Loading... Occurrence 07/4482 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING (for engineering visit) Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace 750XL Date and Time 17 Dec 07 at 00:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Staffordshire, UK Flying Hours(Total) 2035 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 700 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 53 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 2008 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Apr 08 Synopsis The pilot of ZK-KAY declared a Mayday and diverted to an airfield for an emergency landing due to an engine problem. After landing the pilot learned that his aircraft had actually had a midair collision with a Luscombe 8E Silvair. The wreckage of the othe r aircraft was located in farmland with two deceased occupants. The British AAIB is investigating this accident.
07/4234	2007-11-26 22:52:00	Mangamaire	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 07/4234 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 26 Nov 07 at 22:52 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 50 Location Mangamaire Flying Hours(Total) 287 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 285 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 07 Mar 08 Synopsis During high-altitude high-temperature operations, the helicopter lost rotor rpm. Because of the terrain and high trees, there was insufficient height for recovery action. The pilot elected to settle into the trees under some degree of control.
07/4226	2007-11-25 17:00:00	Sissy Bay	Quicksilver MXL II	Loading... Occurrence 07/4226 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE Aircraft Model Quicksilver MXL II Date and Time 25 Nov 07 at 17:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Sissy Bay Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 03 Jul 08 Synopsis The aircraft experienced strong head winds of more than 50 kts. The pilot carried out a forced landing at Sissy Bay, near D'Urville Island. The aircraft wheels were damaged during the landing.
07/4172	2007-11-21 10:24:00	Wellington Ad	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 07/4172 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 21 Nov 07 at 10:24 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Wellington Ad Flying Hours(Total) 520 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 64 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 72 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Mar 08 Synopsis While taxiing across wind to line up for takeoff, a sudden gust of wind lifted one wing of the aircraft and caused it to start skipping sideways. The pilot tried pointing the aircraft downwind, but the aircraft nosed over and the tail lifted, causing the aircraft to completely flip over on its back. It is possible that prop wash from the recently departed aircraft had contributed to increasing the intensity of the wind gust.
07/4122	2007-11-17 13:00:00	Haupiri	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 07/4122 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 17 Nov 07 at 13:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 38 Location Haupiri Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 09 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis Collective lock not applied, and failure of factory friction nut, allowed collective lever to rise, and the machine flew unattended before crashing.
07/4039	2007-11-10 13:20:00	Opotiki	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 07/4039 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 10 Nov 07 at 13:20 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Opotiki Flying Hours(Total) 5243 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4889 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 07-012 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2009 Damage Destroyed Date Published 09 Jul 09 Synopsis At about 1320 on 10 November 2007, a Fletcher FU24-950EX aeroplane, registered ZK-EGV, was engaged in aerial top-dressing of a farm near Opotiki when it descended into trees in a small gully about 600 metres from the area being top-dressed. The pilot, the only occupant, was killed.
07/4118	2007-11-09 13:48:00	Rangiora	Rans S-6ES Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 07/4118 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Rans S-6ES Coyote II Date and Time 09 Nov 07 at 13:48 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Rangiora Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The club reported that, during a ground loop, the aircraft became airborne but failed to clear a fence. It landed heavily, coming to rest inverted. Propeller, fin, undercarriage, engine mount, cowling and main struts were damaged.
07/4048	2007-11-04 09:05:00	Hastings	Grob G103 Twin II	Loading... Occurrence 07/4048 Nature Of Flight Private Aircraft Model Grob G103 Twin II Date and Time 04 Nov 07 at 09:05 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Hastings Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage Minor Date Published 03 Jul 08 Synopsis On landing, the aircraft was displaced by a cross-wind, resulting in a collision with the runway lights.
07/3841	2007-10-27 11:55:00	Tangahoe	Cessna 185	Loading... Occurrence 07/3841 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 185 Date and Time 27 Oct 07 at 11:55 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Tangahoe Flying Hours(Total) 7000 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 2000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 133 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 2010 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Jul 09 Synopsis The aircraft was landing on a sloping airstrip at Tangahoe, with a quartering tailwind prevailing. During touchdown the wind increased considerably, causing the aircraft to veer left off the airstrip. The aircraft sustained damage to the left wingtip, fus elage and left undercarriage. One passenger suffered minor injury.
07/3826	2007-10-26 15:55:00	Ureweras	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 07/3826 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 26 Oct 07 at 15:55 Pilot Licence CPL (aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Ureweras Flying Hours(Total) 543 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 423 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 93 Taic Reference 07-011 Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 2010 Damage Destroyed Date Published 31 May 10 Synopsis At 1555 on Friday 26 October 2007, Cessna A152 ZK-KID was on a cross-country navigation training flight when it entered a narrow and rising valley at low level from which escape was impossible. As the instructor attempted to manoeuvre out of the valley, t he aircraft struck several trees. The instructor was killed and the student suffered serious injuries, but was able to walk out and summon assistance.
07/3819	2007-10-25 10:39:00	Omaka Ad	Cessna 172P	Loading... Occurrence 07/3819 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 172P Date and Time 25 Oct 07 at 10:39 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 22 Location Omaka Ad Flying Hours(Total) 90 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 30 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 85 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 09 Damage Substantial Date Published 11 Dec 08 Synopsis The pilot inadvertently landed with a tailwind and, on realising he could not stop, attempted a late go-around. The aircraft snagged a perimeter fence wire, and the pilot pulled up abruptly to avoid a line of trees. This resulted in a stall. The aircraft came to rest on a river stop-bank facing the way it had just come. The pilot and passenger were not hurt. The operator reported that the pilot had become disorientated; although he was quoting the runway in use in his radio calls, he flew a circuit for the reciprocal runway and tried to land with a 15-knot tailwind.
07/3708	2007-10-15 13:10:00	Drury	Slingsby T.53B	Loading... Occurrence 07/3708 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Slingsby T.53B Date and Time 15 Oct 07 at 13:10 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Drury Flying Hours(Total) 47 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 7 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Mar 08 Synopsis During a crosswind landing the aircraft was observed to weathercock into wind, exit the runway, then come to rest against the runway boundary fence. The student pilot, who was sole person on board, received minor injuries. Subsequent CAA enquiries found t hat, given the forecast weather conditions and the actual wind velocity experienced at the time, it was considered that the glider flight should not have proceeded.
07/3173	2007-09-03 10:00:00	Mangaweka	Zlin Z-137T	Loading... Occurrence 07/3173 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Zlin Z-137T Date and Time 03 Sep 07 at 10:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Mangaweka Flying Hours(Total) 21433 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 657 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 135 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 2008 Damage Destroyed Date Published 23 Apr 08 Synopsis As the aircraft was taking off and passing over the brow in the airstrip, the pilot had to take avoiding action to miss a sheep. The aircraft skidded right and slid into an embankment. The pilot was not injured, but the aircraft was written off. The shee p had obviously been missed when the airstrip was initially cleared of stock, or it got back in afterwards.
07/3072	2007-08-26 16:00:00	Gammack Range	Robin R2120 U	Loading... Occurrence 07/3072 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robin R2120 U Date and Time 26 Aug 07 at 16:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 27 Location Gammack Range Flying Hours(Total) 1079 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 581 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 145 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 09 Damage Destroyed Date Published 04 Sep 08 Synopsis The flight from Christchurch to Mount Cook aerodrome was being completed as part of an aero club South Island trip. On board were the Category B instructor and the PPL(A) student. The intention was to give the student dual instruction as an introduction t o operating in a mountainous environment. The flight had been operating in mountainous terrain north of a line Christchurch-Mount Cook, and several exercises were completed including ridge crossing, operating in valleys, turns in valleys, and the assessment of updraughts and downdraughts. The flight then headed south and began operating in the Gammack Range area. It entered a valley system where further turns were completed. Another turn was commenced to head back down the valley; during this manoeuvre the instructor realised that the aircraft was sinking with decreasing airspeed and becoming close to terrain. He took control of the aircraft and applied full power, endeavouring to complete the turn. Seconds after the instructor took control, the aircraft hit the side of the valley. Both instructor and student were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.
07/2700	2007-07-26 11:00:00	Omaha Flats	Air Command Elite U/L Single Seat	Loading... Occurrence 07/2700 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Air Command Elite U/L Single Seat Date and Time 26 Jul 07 at 11:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 76 Location Omaha Flats Flying Hours(Total) 68 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 39 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The gyrocopter engine lost thrust, and the pilot made a precautionary landing. The aircraft landed heavily on a ridge and tipped over, suffering a blade strike.
07/2624	2007-07-21 12:03:00	Nelson Ad	Rans S-6ES Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 07/2624 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Rans S-6ES Coyote II Date and Time 21 Jul 07 at 12:03 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 64 Location Nelson Ad Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The left wheel collapsed on landing.
07/2527	2007-07-16 14:00:00	Criffle Station	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 07/2527 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 16 Jul 07 at 14:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 26 Location Criffle Station Flying Hours(Total) 1040 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 120 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis The pilot was flying up a ridgeline at an altitude of 3000 ft amsl, when the helicopter started to become power limited. The pilot turned across the hill in attempt to regain rotor rpm but to no avail. The pilot then turned down slope in an attempt to reg ain rotor rpm, but this subsequently failed. The pilot then used the remaining power to attempt a controlled landing onto the hill. The main rotor blades struck the side of a gully, and the helicopter crashed onto its side.
07/2365	2007-06-28 11:00:00	Kaikoura	TEAM 1300 Z Max	Loading... Occurrence 07/2365 Nature Of Flight ferry/positioning Aircraft Model TEAM 1300 Z Max Date and Time 28 Jun 07 at 11:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Kaikoura Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis A forced landing without power resulted in the aircraft turning over after landing in a cropped paddock.
07/2291	2007-06-26 16:26:00	Queenstown	Vans RV-4	Loading... Occurrence 07/2291 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Vans RV-4 Date and Time 26 Jun 07 at 16:26 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location Queenstown Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage destroyed Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft experienced a total engine failure on a long final. It made a heavy landing on the beach.
07/2559	2007-06-21 13:30:00	Loburn Abbey	Australian Av Works Karatoo J6 C	Loading... Occurrence 07/2559 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Australian Av Works Karatoo J6 C Date and Time 21 Jun 07 at 13:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 38 Location Loburn Abbey Flying Hours(Total) 159 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 11 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 34 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The pilot reported that as he approached the airfield he allowed the aircraft to get too low and slow. He applied some power, which allowed the aircraft to balloon over the boundary fence before it dropped its right wing and landed heavily. The right unde rcarriage collapsed and the front cowl and propeller were damaged.
07/2151	2007-06-18 09:07:00	Woodbourne	Raytheon 1900D	Loading... Occurrence 07/2151 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Raytheon 1900D Date and Time 18 Jun 07 at 09:07 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Woodbourne Flying Hours(Total) - POB 17 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 07-006 Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2009 Damage - Date Published 28 Nov 09 Synopsis On Monday 18 June 2007 at 0812, ZK-EAK, a Raytheon 1900D, was on approach to land at Wellington when the landing gear failed to lower. The 2-pilot crew completed a missed approach and further attempted to lower the landing gear by both normal and emerge ncy means. The landing gear remained retracted, so the crew elected to divert to Woodbourne where a wheels-up landing was made. The aircraft sustained moderate damage consistent with a wheels-up landing. There was no injury to the crew or the 15 passengers. A fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator for the right main landing gear allowed hydraulic fluid to escape, which prevented the crew lowering the gear by either the normal or emergency systems. Safety issues identified included the need to improve the design and inspection of the hydraulic actuator and the serviceability of the hydraulic quantity low-level sensor. Until improved actuators were available, the inspections and limitations put in place by the operator should prevent a reoccurrence of the actuator failure. The United States Federal Aviation Administration, the airworthiness authority for the aircraft, in conjunction with the aircraft manufacturer, has alerted other operators of the Beechcraft 1900 to the actuator fault issue.
07/2152	2007-06-17 10:15:00	South Canterbury	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 07/2152 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 17 Jun 07 at 10:15 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 32 Location South Canterbury Flying Hours(Total) 355 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 355 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 50 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 01 Nov 07 Synopsis The pilot was looking for sheep and cattle when the helicopter's engine lost power. A decision was then made to land on a hillside, but during the descent all power was lost. The helicopter rolled down the hillside, but both passenger and pilot were able to walk out with only minor injuries.
07/2080	2007-06-10 15:22:00	Raupunga	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 07/2080 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 10 Jun 07 at 15:22 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Raupunga Flying Hours(Total) 18400 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3700 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 220 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Nov/Dec 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Aug 08 Synopsis At the end of a topdressing run at approximately 100 feet above the ground a loud bang was heard. This was followed by a severe vibration and loss of engine power. A forced landing was made in very rough country, resulting in severe damage to the aircraft but no injury to the pilot. Initial investigation revealed the engine could be turned over with no abnormal noises, and the main pressure filter was clean. The propeller gave indications of some power on when the forced landing was made. One of the three blades could be rotated in the hub, indicating some internal failure, so the propeller was stripped down. The pitch change knob on one blade had failed on the large diameter at the butt end of the blade. The failed section on the blade indicated it had failed in flight and not as a result of ground contact. Examination of the propeller log book revealed it had been overhauled during July 2002 with three new propeller blades being fitted. The propeller blades were not shot-peened in the pitch change knob area. The propeller was held in storage and fitted in February 2005. A calendar inspection and rectification was carried out during March 2007 The failed propeller blade was sent to a metallurgist to determine the cause of the failure. The report concluded that the failure occurred due to fatigue cracking and final overload, caused by high stress levels, probably induced by the load applied in pitch adjustment. Other propeller overhaul organisations contacted confirmed they have seen similar failures and consider the pitch change knob on these blades not strong enough. The manufacturer has introduced shot-peening in the area of the pitch knob to be carried out at overhaul. The CAA has now amended Airworthiness Directive DCA/HARTZ/146B to require all non-shot-peened blades to be removed from service within the next 100 hours time in service.
07/1936	2007-05-30 16:30:00	Raglan	Micro Aviation Bantam B22J	Loading... Occurrence 07/1936 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Micro Aviation Bantam B22J Date and Time 30 May 07 at 16:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft reportedly crashed on hill country south of Raglan, causing serious injury to the pilot. No official report has been received by the CAA.
07/1937	2007-05-30 15:30:00	Ardmore	Cessna 172R	Loading... Occurrence 07/1937 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Cessna 172R Date and Time 30 May 07 at 15:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 27 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 63 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 63 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 36 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis The student pilot returned to Ardmore and joined the circuit for a touch-and-go on Runway 21 seal. After touchdown, the pilot applied power for takeoff but lost directional control of the aircraft. It veered left off the runway and across the grass to the sealed taxiway which runs parallel to Runway 21. Meanwhile, ZK -TAT (another Cessna 172) was taxiing from the flying school to the Runway 21 holding point via the sealed taxiway. The instructor and student on board saw ZK-XAT leave the runway at an angle; the instructor took avoiding action by turning the aircraft to the right, but this was unsuccessful, and ZK-XAT's left wing struck the left wing of ZK-TAT.
07/1939	2007-05-30 15:30:00	Ardmore	Cessna 172R	Loading... Occurrence 07/1939 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 172R Date and Time 30 May 07 at 15:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 745 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 441 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 48 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 2008 Damage Substantial Date Published 10 Apr 08 Synopsis The student pilot returned to Ardmore in ZK-XAT (a Cessna172) and joined the circuit for a touch-and-go on Runway 21 seal. The pilot then applied power for takeoff but lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft veered left off the runway and across the grass to the sealed taxiway which runs parallel to Runway 21. Meanwhile, ZK -TAT (another Cessna 172) was undertaking a dual flight and was taxiing from the flying school to the Runway 21 holding point via the sealed taxiway. The instructor and student on board saw ZK-XAT leave the runway at an angle; the instructor took avoiding action by turning the aircraft to the right, but this was unsuccessful, and ZK-XAT's left wing struck the left wing of ZK-TAT.
07/1746	2007-05-19 12:15:00	Silverdale	TL TL-2000 Sting	Loading... Occurrence 07/1746 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model TL TL-2000 Sting Date and Time 19 May 07 at 12:15 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 54 Location Silverdale Flying Hours(Total) 952 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 72 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft was approaching the strip over trees with a light tailwind, and landed well into the field. The pilot decided there was sufficient room to stop, but braking was ineffective and the higher touchdown speed meant the aircraft ran further than e xpected. Towards the end of the strip, the pilot decided that aircraft would not stop before the electric fence at the end, and pulled to the left to attempt a ground-loop turn to the right. Estimated speed of aircraft was 15 to 20 kt. The aircraft suddenly veered left and the left wing struck a fence post. Longer grass to the left and strip camber had exacerbated the left turn.
07/1523	2007-05-08 16:30:00	Five Rivers	Air Tractor AT-502B	Loading... Occurrence 07/1523 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Air Tractor AT-502B Date and Time 08 May 07 at 16:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Five Rivers Flying Hours(Total) 6129 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 360 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 196 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Nov 07 Synopsis As the aircraft was approaching takeoff speed it went over a bump on the airstrip. It became airborne but then sank heavily back on to the ground. It then pitched forward and the propeller struck the ground and feathered. The aircraft then bounced over an open drain, skidded through some rough tussock-covered ground, crossed another open drain, and came to rest about 150 metres from the initial propeller strike.
07/1498	2007-05-06 16:00:00	Lumsden	Neil Hintz Tandem Dominator	Loading... Occurrence 07/1498 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Neil Hintz Tandem Dominator Date and Time 06 May 07 at 16:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Lumsden Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis Coming in to land on a paddock, the pilot made an abnormal landing, causing substantial damage to the gyrocopter but nil injuries.
07/1399	2007-04-27 11:22:00	Tauranga Ad	Solo Wings Windlass Aquilla	Loading... Occurrence 07/1399 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Solo Wings Windlass Aquilla Date and Time 27 Apr 07 at 11:22 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 43 Location Tauranga Ad Flying Hours(Total) 112 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 63 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis A crosswind gust lifted one wing as the aircraft was touching down on grass Runway 25. The opposite wingtip struck the ground and the aircraft tipped over.
07/1282	2007-04-19 14:30:00	Karamea Bend	Maule MX-7-180B	Loading... Occurrence 07/1282 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Maule MX-7-180B Date and Time 19 Apr 07 at 14:30 Pilot Licence ATPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Karamea Bend Flying Hours(Total) 15496 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 168 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 226 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The pilot carried out a precautionary landing following high engine oil temperature and low oil pressure readings. The left undercarriage collapsed on touchdown because of the terrain.
07/1191	2007-04-16 16:00:00	Te Poi	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 07/1191 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 16 Apr 07 at 16:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 45 Location Te Poi Flying Hours(Total) 11453 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 11150 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 260 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Nov 07 Synopsis The pilot was using the airstrip for the first time. On landing he misjudged the line of the airstrip and landed in a depression towards the side of the airstrip. This resulted in the spreader contacting the ground and being torn off, causing damage to th e fuselage, left flap and elevator.
07/1566	2007-04-16 11:00:00		Neil Hintz Tandem Dominator	Loading... Occurrence 07/1566 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Neil Hintz Tandem Dominator Date and Time 16 Apr 07 at 11:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location - Flying Hours(Total) 10 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Nov 07 Synopsis On takeoff, the aircraft yawed strongly to the left and did not respond to opposite rudder and stick. The pilot managed to land but the rotor blades flapped downwards and struck various parts of the aircraft.
07/1189	2007-04-15 16:00:00	Onamalutu Valley	G H Clarke Rosco Bruty	Loading... Occurrence 07/1189 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model G H Clarke Rosco Bruty Date and Time 15 Apr 07 at 16:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 59 Location Onamalutu Valley Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis After experiencing fuel exhaustion, the gyrocopter rolled over during the ensuing forced landing.
07/2996	2007-04-05 10:00:00	Woodbury	Thruster Aircraft Thruster	Loading... Occurrence 07/2996 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Thruster Aircraft Thruster Date and Time 05 Apr 07 at 10:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Woodbury Flying Hours(Total) 378 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 225 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft touched down too far along the strip to stop safely. The pilot elected to take off again, but the tailwheel clipped a fence, causing the aircraft to stall and land heavily.
07/1118	2007-04-05 00:00:00	Elfin Bay	Piper PA-32S-300	Loading... Occurrence 07/1118 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-32S-300 Date and Time 05 Apr 07 at 00:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 44 Location Elfin Bay Flying Hours(Total) 2404 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 501 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 111 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 02 Aug 07 Synopsis After a normal approach the initial landing roll seemed normal, and the pilot retracted the manual flap; he then applied brakes but to no effect. He then tried to turn the aircraft; it skidded through the fence on the left side of the strip, braking its nose-gear and damaging some other parts before stopping.
07/859	2007-03-20 13:40:00	Matawai	Robinson R44	Loading... Occurrence 07/859 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 Date and Time 20 Mar 07 at 13:40 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 46 Location Matawai Flying Hours(Total) 7737 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 137 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Mar 08 Synopsis The pilot reported that, while turning downwind for the next spray run, the helicopter began losing power and descending rapidly. The horn came on and the machine struck the ground heavily; the skids broke off before it rolled onto its side. The pilot fel t the cause may have been that he flew into his own rotorwash.
07/850	2007-03-19 12:07:00	Makarora Ad	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 07/850 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 19 Mar 07 at 12:07 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 22 Location Makarora Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1270 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 350 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The aircraft was on a normal approach to land in gusty conditions, and during the flare a gust of wind hit the starboard side, causing the wing to contact the ground. The pilot's recovery was unsuccessful, and the aircraft came to rest on the right side o f the runway with substantial damage to its right wing, propeller, and landing gear.
07/999	2007-03-17 13:00:00	West Melton	Piper PA-28-140	Loading... Occurrence 07/999 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-140 Date and Time 17 Mar 07 at 13:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 30 Location West Melton Flying Hours(Total) 510 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 192 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 50 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The instructor was giving dual flight instruction in crosswind circuits at West Melton utilising Runway 22. As the aircraft touched down, a gust from the right side caused significant loss of both control and performance. The instructor took control but c ould not recover the situation with a go-around, and the aircraft ended up in a paddock parallel to Runway 22. The aircraft then swung around in a westerly direction, causing damage to the nose and both wings.
07/786	2007-03-16 12:00:00	Te Kowhai	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 07/786 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 16 Mar 07 at 12:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 36 Location Te Kowhai Flying Hours(Total) 1000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 974 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 123 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis During an autorotation, the student failed to level the helicopter prior to contact with the ground. The instructor was unable to recover due to the student tensing up on the controls. The helicopter crashed.
07/672	2007-03-08 08:00:00	Turangi	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 07/672 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 08 Mar 07 at 08:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 30 Location Turangi Flying Hours(Total) 650 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 304 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 110 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The helicopter developed a rate of sink on approach to land with an external load. The rotor rpm decayed, and the pilot was unable to regain rotor rpm before contacting the ground. The pilot did not jettison the external load.
07/935	2007-03-05 14:00:00	Waipoapoa Station	Air Tractor AT-502B	Loading... Occurrence 07/935 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Air Tractor AT-502B Date and Time 05 Mar 07 at 14:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Waipoapoa Station Flying Hours(Total) 11800 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 146 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The aircraft encountered sink shortly after becoming airborne from the airstrip. The pilot immediately initiated a load jettison. The aircraft struck a fence, however, causing damage to the rear wing spar and ailerons. The pilot continued the flight andm ade a successful out-landing in a paddock approximately three miles away.
07/540	2007-02-24 10:27:00	Palmerston North Ad	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 07/540 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 24 Feb 07 at 10:27 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 23 Location Palmerston North Ad Flying Hours(Total) 56 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 56 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 51 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis The student landed the aircraft heavily on the runway, bounced, experienced propeller strike, and then the nosewheel collapsed. The aircraft veered off the runway.
07/445	2007-02-20 10:15:00	Sherenden	Piper PA-18A-150	Loading... Occurrence 07/445 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-18A-150 Date and Time 20 Feb 07 at 10:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Sherenden Flying Hours(Total) 800 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 40 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 25 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis While landing the pilot realised the aircraft was going too fast. As the end of the airstrip was approaching, the pilot applied full power in an attempt to go around. The aircraft became airborne but clipped a wire fence and collided with the terrain, com ing to rest inverted in a paddock. The pilot received minor injuries and the aircraft substantial damage.
07/439	2007-02-18 11:45:00	Raglan	Mooney M20C	Loading... Occurrence 07/439 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Mooney M20C Date and Time 18 Feb 07 at 11:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 2462 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 76 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 May 07 Synopsis After a normal approach and an apparent abnormal short-field landing, the lefthand main wheel separated from the landing gear; the left wing dropped, causing a propeller strike. The propeller, engine, LH flap, and LH wing trailing edge were damaged, and t here was minor creasing to the LH forward fuselage. The LH undercarriage broke close to where it was welded to the wheel axle. The mode of failure appeared to be a straight overload. All undercarriage rubbers showed deformation possibly due to an abnormal landing.
07/365	2007-02-13 12:20:00	Ardmore	Aerosport Scamp U/L	Loading... Occurrence 07/365 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Aerosport Scamp U/L Date and Time 13 Feb 07 at 12:20 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 61 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 623 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 471 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis During landing in a crosswind, the aircraft suddenly pitched nose down. The aircraft was successfully brought to a stop without further incident. On inspection it was found that the nose landing gear had collapsed, and as a result the propeller was seve rely damaged.
07/493	2007-02-11 15:30:00	Toko	Monnett Sonerai IILS	Loading... Occurrence 07/493 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Monnett Sonerai IILS Date and Time 11 Feb 07 at 15:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 41 Location Toko Flying Hours(Total) 150 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 29 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 29 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis At the end of the landing roll, the left brake line failed when the pilot applied the brakes. The aircraft veered sharply to the right, stopping in a shallow ditch. The nylon brake line had ruptured at a crease that had formed adjacent to the compression nut. The brake lines were replaced with steel braided lines.
07/1128	2007-02-10 15:30:00	Lake Station	DG Flugzeugbau DG-800B	Loading... Occurrence 07/1128 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model DG Flugzeugbau DG-800B Date and Time 10 Feb 07 at 15:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 63 Location Lake Station Flying Hours(Total) 1810 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 294 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 87 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis The pilot decided to land at the side of the strip to allow room for other aircraft. Just after touchdown the right wing caught an area of long lucerne at the side of the strip, causing the aircraft to ground-loop violently.
07/337	2007-02-09 19:59:00	North Shore	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 07/337 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 09 Feb 07 at 19:59 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 51 Location North Shore Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis Shortly after takeoff, at about 300 feet agl, the engine stopped suddenly. The pilot carried out a forced landing into a farm paddock to the left of the runway but was unable to avoid colliding with a water trough. A CAA field investigation found no defec ts relating to the engine and its associated systems, but noted that the selected fuel tank had insufficient fuel to sustain engine operation in the climb and subsequent left turn.
07/324	2007-02-09 01:30:00	Whangarei Harbour	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 07/324 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 09 Feb 07 at 01:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Whangarei Harbour Flying Hours(Total) 910 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 875 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 90 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The helicopter was being utilised for training and had just turned crosswind out of the climb from the active runway when a jolt was felt, followed immediately by rotor rpm decrease. The instructor initiated an autorotation into the surrounding harbour, f rom which both instructor and student managing to escape without injury. CAA investigation of the accident found that the transmission drive belts had failed. Tests were conducted on the one recovered section of belt, and the drive belt clutch actuator assembly, but no reason for the belt failure could be determined.
07/263	2007-02-06 11:45:00	Hokitika Ad	Rand KR-2 UL	Loading... Occurrence 07/263 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Rand KR-2 UL Date and Time 06 Feb 07 at 11:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 74 Location Hokitika Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1187 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 14 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis On approach to Runway 31 at Hokitika, the pilot decided to land on the grass beside the runway. Although he had the aerodrome chart with him, he had not noticed the requirement to confine operations to the sealed runways and taxiways. On touchdown on the soft grass, the aircraft nosed over onto its back.
07/361	2007-02-03 13:00:00	Milford	Aerospatiale AS 350B2	Loading... Occurrence 07/361 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350B2 Date and Time 03 Feb 07 at 13:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 35 Location Milford Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The pilot was carrying out external load operations when the strop broke. The strop rebounded, striking one of the main rotor blades and breaking one arm of the starflex. The pilot made an emergency landing on a beach. The strop broke because a swivel had not been fitted. The helicopter was damaged by the strop and the ensuing heavy landing.
07/260	2007-02-02 13:30:00	Mandeville	Ultravia Pelican "Club" GS	Loading... Occurrence 07/260 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Ultravia Pelican "Club" GS Date and Time 02 Feb 07 at 13:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 43 Location Mandeville Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis It was reported that the microlight weather-cocked due to a gust of wind and ground-looped over a fence.
07/492	2007-02-01 14:00:00	Kaikohe	Schleicher Ka 6CR	Loading... Occurrence 07/492 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schleicher Ka 6CR Date and Time 01 Feb 07 at 14:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Kaikohe Flying Hours(Total) 62 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 16 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis The approach and touchdown speed was too fast, and the air brakes were not deployed. On landing the glider bounced and rose about 10 feet. The right wing then lifted due to a crosswind gust, and the glider veered to the left. Going into an incipient spin, it rotated 180 degrees and impacted nose down. The pilot received minor injuries, and the fuselage of the glider was destroyed.
07/250	2007-01-31 11:40:00	Masterton Ad	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 07/250 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 31 Jan 07 at 11:40 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 19 Location Masterton Ad Flying Hours(Total) 39 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 39 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 39 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis After the aircraft touched down heavily, the nosewheel failed rearwards. Then the propeller struck the tarmac and bent rearwards.
07/55	2007-01-06 16:00:00	Hiwinui	Schleicher ASW 15	Loading... Occurrence 07/55 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 15 Date and Time 06 Jan 07 at 16:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Hiwinui Flying Hours(Total) 179 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 99 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 May 07 Synopsis Club flying was being carried out from a farm airstrip at Hiwinui (near Palmerston North) because of the airstrip's proximity to nearby hills for ridge flying. The strip had not been mown, just grazed; the wind was about 15 knots, with approximately 10 de grees crosswind. During the second takeoff of the day, the glider pilot released from the tow when getting too far out of position. The glider was running left due to the wing catching in long grass and was probably near flying speed. During the ensuing ground-loop, the glider became airborne, rotated 180 degrees laterally, and then nosedived into the field from about 6 to 12 feet. The glider was severely damaged, and the pilot received superficial cuts and bruises to the lower legs.
07/3	2007-01-06 15:00:00	Falls Dam	Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus	Loading... Occurrence 07/3 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus Date and Time 06 Jan 07 at 15:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Falls Dam Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The pilot was making an out-landing in a clover field as the glider was beyond gliding range of the base aerodrome. Crosswind conditions prevailed, and the glider ground-looped during the landing roll.
07/5	2007-01-04 14:45:00	North Shore	Piper PA-28-180	Loading... Occurrence 07/5 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-180 Date and Time 04 Jan 07 at 14:45 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 31 Location North Shore Flying Hours(Total) 1300 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 130 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Nov 07 Synopsis During dual circuit training the aircraft experienced sink on short final; the instructor took control and applied full power in an attempt to arrest the rate of descent. Too late. The aircraft landed short of the runway, then became airborne and struck a fence. The go-around was successfully completed, and the subsequent landing was normal. The aircraft suffered substantial damage to both wings and minor fence wire damage to the propeller and windscreen.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
06/4800	2006-12-30 19:00:00	Kaimata	Auster J1B	Loading... Occurrence 06/4800 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Auster J1B Date and Time 30 Dec 06 at 19:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 44 Location Kaimata Flying Hours(Total) 104 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 25 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis A rubber shock cord on the right main undercarriage broke during landing, with the aircraft at close to maximum all up weight. The aircraft was uncontrollable during the landing roll and veered into a ditch beside the runway, suffering significant damage. The aircraft had been in an accident two years previously, during which time the left main undercarriage had sustained damage and had subsequently been repaired. It appears that the rubber shock cord on the right main undercarriage had also sustained damage, which was not detected, and which left the cord in a weakened state.
06/4799	2006-12-28 10:00:00	Tauranga	Britten-Norman BN2A-27	Loading... Occurrence 06/4799 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Britten-Norman BN2A-27 Date and Time 28 Dec 06 at 10:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 40 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Mar 08 Synopsis The pilot was ferrying the aircraft from Tauranga to a Hamilton maintenance facility when one of the engines failed. The pilot elected to turn back to Tauranga but, shortly after, the remaining engine failed. The pilot carried out a forced landing into a tidal estuary. The aircraft incurred substantial damage to the nose landing gear. Subsequent CAA safety investigation determined that on an earlier flight, the aircraft's electrical system incurred a defect that rendered several electrical components unserviceable, including the two tip/main fuel tank selector valves. No engineering inspection or rectification ensued and the operator ferried the aircraft from Great Barrier Island unaware that the engines were being fed from the tip tanks only. The operator departed Tauranga for Hamilton under similar circumstances, reaching the vicinity of the Kaimai Ranges when the tip tanks became empty.
06/4752	2006-12-21 14:00:00	Ardmore	Piper PA-23-250	Loading... Occurrence 06/4752 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Piper PA-23-250 Date and Time 21 Dec 06 at 14:00 Pilot Licence ATPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 13190 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 61 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 37 Taic Reference 06-008 Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage Minor Date Published 07 Mar 08 Synopsis On Thursday 21 December 2006, Piper PA23-250-E, registration Aztec ZK-PIW, was part-way through a training flight when, after an intermediate landing, the pilots observed an indication warning of a possible fault with the nose landing gear. The fault was rectified and the aircraft diverted to Ardmore at the request of an engineer. During the flight to Ardmore, a second landing gear indication fault occurred, this time with the right landing gear. The pilots were satisfied that the right landing gear was down and locked, so continued to land at Ardmore. During the landing roll the right landing gear collapsed and the right wing came in contact with the ground. However, the pilots were able to keep the aircraft on the runway. There was minor damage to the aircraft and no injury to the pilots.
06/4646	2006-12-12 04:50:00	Waipapakauri	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 06/4646 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 12 Dec 06 at 04:50 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 63 Location Waipapakauri Flying Hours(Total) 15000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 41 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis The helicopter's tail rotor struck the fire bucket during a landing. The helicopter began to oscillate, so the pilot immediately put the helicopter onto the ground. No injuries occurred but the aircraft damage was beyond economical repair.
06/4608	2006-12-11 17:15:00	Mount Ruapehu	KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS	Loading... Occurrence 06/4608 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS Date and Time 11 Dec 06 at 17:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 33 Location Mount Ruapehu Flying Hours(Total) 2735 POB 5 Flying Hours (on Type) 625 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 3 Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 94 Taic Reference 06-007 Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2010 Damage Destroyed Date Published 30 Jan 10 Synopsis On 11 December 2006, a Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS helicopter, registered ZK-HDJ, took off with the pilot and 4 passengers on board from near Crater Lake on Mount Ruapehu, at an elevation of about 8300 feet. The pilot could not climb the helicopter above the su rrounding terrain, so he descended towards the lake to accelerate the helicopter towards its best-angle-of-climb speed. The helicopter hit the lake surface and came to rest on the shore of the lake. All of the occupants were injured and the helicopter was destroyed.
06/4597	2006-12-09 14:30:00	Bombay	Eagle R & D Helicycle	Loading... Occurrence 06/4597 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Eagle R & D Helicycle Date and Time 09 Dec 06 at 14:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 67 Location Bombay Flying Hours(Total) 4305 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 66 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis While cruising at 1000 feet, severe vibration was felt. An autorotation was carried out towards a paddock; vibration increased. The rate of descent at touchdown was such that the rotorcraft was severely damaged. Engineering investigation revealed a displa ced transmission drive belt, which may have initiated the vibration and caused subsequent damage to the engine mount structure. Similar problems regarding the drive belts have been recorded by the manufacturer, and frequent monitoring of drive belt tension is recommended.
06/4584	2006-12-08 12:15:00	Omaka	Vans RV 7A	Loading... Occurrence 06/4584 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Vans RV 7A Date and Time 08 Dec 06 at 12:15 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 50 Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) 257 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 123 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft bounced on landing; the nosewheel collapsed after the second bounce, allowing the aircraft nose to dig in.
06/4475	2006-12-02 12:00:00	Ashburton River	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 06/4475 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 02 Dec 06 at 12:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 36 Location Ashburton River Flying Hours(Total) 325 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 76 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 33 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis The helicopter lost power on lift off. The pilot tried a run-on landing, but the skids hit some rocks and the helicopter rolled over. The pilot attributed the accident to overpitching of the main rotor.
06/4355	2006-11-26 11:10:00	Hillview Station	Robinson R22 Alpha	Loading... Occurrence 06/4355 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Alpha Date and Time 26 Nov 06 at 11:10 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 22 Location Hillview Station Flying Hours(Total) 130 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 130 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 56 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis The pilot reported that the wind was gusting upon landing, which forced the helicopter down, causing substantial damage and minor injuries to the pilot and passenger. The pilot did not fully understand the significance of landing downwind and the requirem ent of additional power to arrest the high rate of descent. The pilot has undertaken additional training.
06/4354	2006-11-25 08:50:00	Poutu Pt	Smyth Model S Sidewinder	Loading... Occurrence 06/4354 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Smyth Model S Sidewinder Date and Time 25 Nov 06 at 08:50 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Poutu Pt Flying Hours(Total) 910 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 4 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 22 Jul 08 Synopsis The aircraft was climbing away after takeoff from the Kaipara Harbour North Head beach, when it was observed to suddenly bank to the left, pitch nose down and dive into the sea. From investigation, it appears that the aircraft was flown into a steep climb , during which the aircraft aerodynamically stalled, entered an incipient spin, and was not recovered in the height available. Both occupants were killed in the accident. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
06/4297	2006-11-21 13:28:00	Roxburgh	gyrocopter	Loading... Occurrence 06/4297 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model gyrocopter Date and Time 21 Nov 06 at 13:28 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 60 Location Roxburgh Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Nov 07 Synopsis On climb after takeoff, the pilot detected a change in the engine note and decided to do a 180-degree turn back onto the runway. The resulting landing was heavy, and the gyrocopter tipped over. This was the aircraft's first flight; it had not yet been reg istered.
06/4214	2006-11-15 18:01:00	Mount Prospect	Stemme S10-V	Loading... Occurrence 06/4214 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Stemme S10-V Date and Time 15 Nov 06 at 18:01 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 69 Location Mount Prospect Flying Hours(Total) 1130 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 640 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 21 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 17 Jul 08 Synopsis The pilot had been competing in the South Island Regional Gliding Championships. During a reversal turn, away from a ridge, the right wing of the glider struck terrain. The glider was destroyed, and both occupants were killed in the accident. A CAA field investigation concluded that the glider would have been susceptible to significant drift during the turn and that there was a likelihood of turbulence and downdraughts in the area at the time. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
06/4166	2006-11-11 00:00:00	Puhipuhi Strip	Schempp-Hirth Janus	Loading... Occurrence 06/4166 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Janus Date and Time 11 Nov 06 at 00:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Puhipuhi Strip Flying Hours(Total) 608 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis During a winch launch, the winch motor 'hesitated' while the glider was still on the takeoff roll. The motor regained power, but one of the glider's wingtips touched the ground, starting a groundloop. The tow release was actuated, at which time the glider became airborne briefly and landed heavily. A cold winch motor was suspected; operators now warm it up thoroughly before flying commences.
06/4143	2006-11-09 13:56:00	Motukutuku Pt	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 06/4143 Nature Of Flight Policing Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 09 Nov 06 at 13:56 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 30 Location Motukutuku Pt Flying Hours(Total) 1694 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 540 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 06-004 Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Minor Date Published 01 Nov 07 Synopsis On Thursday 9 November 2006, ZK-HUC, a Robinson R44 helicopter carrying 3 police officers and the pilot, collided with an electricity transmission line during a coastal search. The helicopter incurred minor damage and the pilot landed immediately. He subs equently twice shifted the helicopter to avoid sea damage and to facilitate the recovery of the helicopter. The pilot received a serious injury but none of the passengers was injured. The flight was a permissible low-level operation conducted at an appropriate speed and height, but the pilot had not clearly briefed his passengers on the possible hazards at low level, nor had he conducted any form of reconnaissance prior to the low-level part of the flight.
06/4060	2006-11-04 17:00:00	Kaimanawas	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 06/4060 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 04 Nov 06 at 17:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 50 Location Kaimanawas Flying Hours(Total) 22964 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 1150 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 158 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Minor Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The pilot landed the helicopter and exited to uplift some equipment. While he was doing this, the helicopter rolled backwards over a bank.
06/4059	2006-11-04 11:22:00	Whenuapai	Cessna U206F	Loading... Occurrence 06/4059 Nature Of Flight PARACHUTING Aircraft Model Cessna U206F Date and Time 04 Nov 06 at 11:22 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Whenuapai Flying Hours(Total) 481 POB 7 Flying Hours (on Type) 55 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 62 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 May 07 Synopsis The aircraft incurred an engine failure at 2500 feet. Parachutists were instructed to exit the aircraft, and a forced landing was then made into a vineyard. During the landing, the aircraft collided with a number of fence posts and wires. The pilot recei ved minor injuries. CAA investigation found that the engine had stopped operating because of catastrophic mechanical failure. The damage was such that a definitive cause could not be determined.
06/3870	2006-10-25 11:50:00	Invercargill	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 06/3870 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 25 Oct 06 at 11:50 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 19 Location Invercargill Flying Hours(Total) 15 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 15 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The student pilot (15 hours total flight experience) was carrying out solo circuit consolidation on sealed Runway 22 at Invercargill. After approximately 30 minutes, ATC asked the pilot if he was able to accept Grass Runway 22 as this would assist them wi th a regional commuter that was intending to take off on Runway 04. The pilot accepted the grass runway and continued with his approach, which was too high and fast. This resulted in the landing taking place well down the runway. The pilot then decided there was insufficient runway remaining to continue with the touch-and- go and attempted a full-stop landing. Given the touchdown point, there was insufficient runway available to stop before running into a ditch immediately off the end of the grass runway.
06/3861	2006-10-19 07:40:00	Mercer	Cessna A185E	Loading... Occurrence 06/3861 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna A185E Date and Time 19 Oct 06 at 07:40 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 27 Location Mercer Flying Hours(Total) 1112 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 47 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis On touchdown, the aircraft yawed to the right; the pilot over-corrected with rudder and brake. The aircraft then pitched nose down. The pilot tried to correct this movement by moving the control column fully aft but could not prevent the aircraft from fli pping over on to its back.
06/3641	2006-10-01 15:00:00	Wigram Ad	Piper PA-18	Loading... Occurrence 06/3641 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-18 Date and Time 01 Oct 06 at 15:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Wigram Ad Flying Hours(Total) 192 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 12 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 17 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis During landing the aircraft experienced a ground loop. The pilot applied full power to takeoff but lost directional control. The aircraft became airborne, but its wings were now perpendicular to the runway. A further turn to clear obstructions meant t he aircraft was now flying downwind at 10 to 15 ft agl. The aircraft then stalled, coming down on its left wing, undercarriage and tailplane.
06/3623	2006-09-29 12:20:00	New Plymouth	Jabiru Jabiru J200	Loading... Occurrence 06/3623 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Jabiru Jabiru J200 Date and Time 29 Sep 06 at 12:20 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 47 Location New Plymouth Flying Hours(Total) 441 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 32 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage - Date Published 27 Feb 07 Synopsis A loss of fuel through the port wing fuel drain resulted in a forced landing into a paddock. This resulted in damage to the undercarriage.
06/3588	2006-09-26 12:00:00	Mount Maunganui	Micro Aviation Bantam B22S	Loading... Occurrence 06/3588 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation Bantam B22S Date and Time 26 Sep 06 at 12:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Mount Maunganui Flying Hours(Total) 120 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 120 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Feb 07 Synopsis The microlight carried out a forced landing on the beach near Mount Maunganui due to the engine losing power then stopping. The microlight sustained some structural damage. An engineering investigation was carried out and the engine and fuel system inspec ted. No defects could be found, and the engine was ground-run satisfactorily.
06/3401	2006-09-12 16:00:00	Turangi	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 06/3401 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 12 Sep 06 at 16:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Turangi Flying Hours(Total) 252 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 252 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 33 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis Police reported a helicopter had crashed into bush northeast of Turangi. Both pilot and passenger were injured. The helicopter crashed while conducting low level operations in preparation for landing.
06/3196	2006-08-26 12:38:00	Nelson Ad	Rans S-6ES Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 06/3196 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Rans S-6ES Coyote II Date and Time 26 Aug 06 at 12:38 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 64 Location Nelson Ad Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis On the fifth landing of a circuit practice exercise, the left main wheel failed. The aircraft tipped onto its nose, destroying the propeller and damaging one wingtip.
06/3134	2006-08-22 15:30:00	Pentland Hills	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 06/3134 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 22 Aug 06 at 15:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 45 Location Pentland Hills Flying Hours(Total) 1800 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 955 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The crew were engaged in shooting wallabies in rough back country, when the engine began to lose power at around 20 to 30 ft agl. The pilot directed the helicopter to face up-hill and tail down-hill before trying to land. While doing this, a skid caughta piece of scrub and he lost control. The helicopter landed on the hilly terrain and rolled onto its side, with no injuries to pilot or shooter. The reason for the loss of power is unknown.
06/3096	2006-08-18 11:00:00	Lake Ferry	KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS	Loading... Occurrence 06/3096 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS Date and Time 18 Aug 06 at 11:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 36 Location Lake Ferry Flying Hours(Total) 3840 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 20 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 45 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis During an agricultural operation, the main rotor blades struck a mechanical loader. This caused serious damage to the blades, and rippling to the fuselage. The helicopter remained on its skids.
06/3040	2006-08-11 17:30:00	nr Palmerston North	Jodel D.11	Loading... Occurrence 06/3040 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Jodel D.11 Date and Time 11 Aug 06 at 17:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location nr Palmerston North Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage - Date Published 27 Feb 07 Synopsis The fuel jet was blocked by foreign matter (tape), which had been used in an inappropriate application. Fuel blockage resulted in power loss and a forced landing, during which the aircraft struck a tree, resulting in major damage to one wing.
06/2681	2006-07-17 13:00:00	Awatere Valley	Morane-Saulnier MS 880B	Loading... Occurrence 06/2681 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Morane-Saulnier MS 880B Date and Time 17 Jul 06 at 13:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Awatere Valley Flying Hours(Total) 1051 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The pilot reported that, while the aircraft was in the cruise, the engine began to lose power and stopped. A forced landing was made into dense scrub.
06/2650	2006-07-14 10:57:00	Waverley	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 06/2650 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 14 Jul 06 at 10:57 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Waverley Flying Hours(Total) 4900 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1550 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 160 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 2009 Damage nil Date Published 09 Jul 09 Synopsis The farm worker approached the helicopter from the right. He ducked under the tail boom into the rotating tail rotor and was fatally injured. The worker was not approaching the helicopter for the purpose of boarding it.
06/2451	2006-07-02 16:45:00	Weber	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 06/2451 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 02 Jul 06 at 16:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 30 Location Weber Flying Hours(Total) 850 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 471 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 96 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The aircraft was climbing out in bad weather configuration when the engine did not respond to the extra power required. The instructor took control and carried out the trouble checks; when carburettor heat was applied the engine momentarily gained power a nd then began to die. A forced landing was then carried out in the only paddock available. On the landing roll, due to the wet and boggy ground, the nose leg collapsed. The aircraft damage was limited to the propeller and firewall. Investigation into the engine power loss was carried out. The engine would start and run momentarily then die. The carburettor was changed and the engine ran normally. The carburettor was sent to an overhaul organisation for disassembly and investigation. Disassembly revealed in the float bowl a number of grass seeds and insects and a seed and insect in the main nozzle cavity. The foreign objects were removed, the carburettor flushed, reassembled and tested satisfactorily. The operator is modifying the run-up procedures to ensure where possible that they are carried out on a clean sealed area to prevent ingestion of grass seeds. It is also recommended that a fine stainless steel gauze mesh is fitted in the hot air inlet system.
06/2221	2006-06-15 14:15:00	Timaru	KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 06/2221 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369D Date and Time 15 Jun 06 at 14:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 41 Location Timaru Flying Hours(Total) 1273 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 405 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 50 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis During a power lines inspection for a power company, a landing was required due to a sick passenger. During the landing phase, the helicopter struck one strand of a three-strand power line, causing substantial damage to the helicopter.
06/2140	2006-06-08 17:30:00	Lake Haupiri	Piper PA-31-350	Loading... Occurrence 06/2140 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Piper PA-31-350 Date and Time 08 Jun 06 at 17:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 67 Location Lake Haupiri Flying Hours(Total) 4236 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 196 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The aircraft was to be ferried to Greymouth post maintenance. The PIC discussed weather conditions at the destination with a company pilot prior to departure. The conditions at Lake Haupiri were sufficient for a day VFR departure, with significant cloud s urrounding the local hills. The pass through to Greymouth aerodrome was reasonably clear, with a cloud base of approximately 500 to 1000 ft agl. Upon getting airborne the pilot tracked towards the pass. Further evaluation suggested the cloud was lower than anticipated. The PIC made a decision to return to Lake Haupiri. A righthand turn was commenced but, shortly after, the aircraft entered low cloud. The PIC descended to remain clear of cloud. During the descent the right wing struck a small tree at an angle of bank of approximately 30 degrees. The PIC then selected full power but was unable to arrest further descent. The aircraft belly landed in the direction of travel. During the landing slide the aircraft turned 180 degrees.
06/2085	2006-06-06 10:33:00	Ardmore Ad	Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair III	Loading... Occurrence 06/2085 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair III Date and Time 06 Jun 06 at 10:33 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 61 Location Ardmore Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1561 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 Feb 07 Synopsis The aircraft was on its first takeoff since manufacture when at approximately 60 knots the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft then veered off the runway and tipped over. No injuries were sustained by the pilot. An engineering report concluded tha t the most probable cause of the event was flexing of the nosewheel fork and subsequent tensile failure of the nosewheel axle bolt.
06/1830	2006-05-16 17:05:00	Kerikeri	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 06/1830 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 16 May 06 at 17:05 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Kerikeri Flying Hours(Total) 3000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 100 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The helicopter suffered a loss of power, so the pilot jettisoned the load and carried out an autorotation onto a road. The helicopter landed heavily and slid off the road, rolling onto its side in a ditch. The fuel system was found to be contaminated with a clear gel-like matter. Despite extensive testing, the source of the contamination could not be determined.
06/1786	2006-05-13 09:00:00	Whangarei Ad	Neico Lancair 235	Loading... Occurrence 06/1786 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Neico Lancair 235 Date and Time 13 May 06 at 09:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Whangarei Ad Flying Hours(Total) 306 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 24 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis A NOTAM was in place for work in progress on the sealed taxiway at Whangarei Aerodrome, so the pilot taxiied onto the grass taxiway. Here the aircraft's nosewheel sank into a recently refilled trench. This resulted in a propeller strike, causing damage t o the engine and propeller.
06/1643	2006-05-03 21:10:00	Argyle Station	Hiller UH-12E	Loading... Occurrence 06/1643 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Hiller UH-12E Date and Time 03 May 06 at 21:10 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 24 Location Argyle Station Flying Hours(Total) 915 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 270 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 189 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The main rotor blade struck the loading bucket while a landing was being made at the landing site.
06/1563	2006-05-03 13:00:00	Tauranga	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 06/1563 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 03 May 06 at 13:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 20 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 333 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 330 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 97 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis The instructor was demonstrating a practice engine failure in the hover. The instructor lost control, and the helicopter hit the ground from a low level, digging in and flipping over.
06/1328	2006-04-17 14:20:00	Omaka	North American Harvard 3*	Loading... Occurrence 06/1328 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model North American Harvard 3* Date and Time 17 Apr 06 at 14:20 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Omaka Flying Hours(Total) 535 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 17 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The pilot reported that a swing to the left developed on the landing roll, which could not be controlled, and which developed into a ground-loop to the left. The left main undercarriage leg collapsed, and the left wingtip contacted the ground.
06/1330	2006-04-14 17:48:00	Wainui	Taylor Monoplane U/L	Loading... Occurrence 06/1330 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Taylor Monoplane U/L Date and Time 14 Apr 06 at 17:48 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 59 Location Wainui Flying Hours(Total) 1043 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 806 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 37 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight. A forced landing was made in a paddock, but the landing was heavy.
06/1319	2006-04-13 13:30:00	Napier	Piper PA-23-250	Loading... Occurrence 06/1319 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-23-250 Date and Time 13 Apr 06 at 13:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Napier Flying Hours(Total) 18800 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 100 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The aircraft was carrying out dual training circuits. When the student selected the undercarriage down the gear selector handle broke off. After consultations with the chief engineer, the pilot decided to proceed with a wheels-up landing at Napier. Afters everal low passes, the aircraft was landed wheels-up on Runway 07. Investigation revealed the landing gear selector handle failed at the bend radius as described in Piper SB 635. This is a known weak area, and recently there have been two other similar defects notified to the CAA. Airworthiness directive DCA/PA23/155A requires an inspection every 100 hours or replacement with a stronger part. The inspection part of the AD had been carried out 4.4 hours before the accident. It is very difficult to carry out the inspection as detailed in the Piper SB 635 as accessibility is extremely difficult. It is recommended the stronger landing gear selector lever P/N 761-213 be fitted.
06/1250	2006-04-01 16:05:00	Woodville	Schleicher ASW 15	Loading... Occurrence 06/1250 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 15 Date and Time 01 Apr 06 at 16:05 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Woodville Flying Hours(Total) 166 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 94 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Minor Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis During a glider flight it became necessary for the pilot to make an outlanding, and he chose a sealed airstrip. Concerned about the effect of the seal on the glider's tail skid, and also the sheep scattering on the strip, the pilot omitted the landing che cks. The glider landed on the airstrip with its wheel up, damaging the underside of the cockpit.
06/1161	2006-04-01 12:38:00	Taeri River Mouth	Avid Mark IV Microlight	Loading... Occurrence 06/1161 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Avid Mark IV Microlight Date and Time 01 Apr 06 at 12:38 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Taeri River Mouth Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Minor Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis When landing on a beach, the microlight hit soft sand, causing it to flip over.
06/2038	2006-04-01 12:00:00	Hamilton	Airborne Windsports Edge 582	Loading... Occurrence 06/2038 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Airborne Windsports Edge 582 Date and Time 01 Apr 06 at 12:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Hamilton Flying Hours(Total) 715 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 25 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The pilot reported that during a landing on a home strip the aircraft drifted off the centreline and hit an adjacent fence post. The pilot had a broken hand/wrist/arm and fractured ribs.
06/1135	2006-03-31 13:45:00	5 SW Kaitaia	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 06/1135 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 31 Mar 06 at 13:45 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 44 Location 5 SW Kaitaia Flying Hours(Total) 1347 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 864 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 22 Jul 08 Synopsis The aircraft had just carried out the first top-dressing run of the afternoon when it was seen to enter a righthand turn followed by a steep descent towards the ground. The aircraft disappeared into tall bush on a hillside. Witnesses heard the ground impa ct and saw a column of smoke rising up from the bush. The first person on the scene found the pilot deceased. There was no evidence that the aircraft had suffered any mechanical problem that may have contributed to the accident. The probable initiator of the accident was a hung load of lime, which would have limited the climb performance of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the steep rising terrain and a high tree-line that restricted the turning options for the pilot. The aircraft appears to have aerodynamically stalled during a righthand turn, from which there was insufficient height to recover. The accident was not survivable. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
06/1093	2006-03-28 10:09:00	Drury Ad	PZL-Krosno KR-03A "Puchatek"	Loading... Occurrence 06/1093 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model PZL-Krosno KR-03A "Puchatek" Date and Time 28 Mar 06 at 10:09 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Drury Ad Flying Hours(Total) 2483 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 294 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 38 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Nov 07 Synopsis During a winch launch, the glider lifted off but levelled out before rotating into a climb. Soon after, the parachute on the cable opened, and the instructor-pilot released it from the glider. The glider, however, was in a nose-high attitude, which the in structor could not recover from, and the glider landed heavily, causing major damage.
06/887	2006-03-19 10:00:00	Ohaupo	Titan Tornado I	Loading... Occurrence 06/887 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Titan Tornado I Date and Time 19 Mar 06 at 10:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Ohaupo Flying Hours(Total) 1500 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The microlight experienced an engine failure during the takeoff. The undercarriage was destroyed.
06/626	2006-03-02 16:24:00	Waiheke Island	Diamond DA20-C1	Loading... Occurrence 06/626 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Diamond DA20-C1 Date and Time 02 Mar 06 at 16:24 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Waiheke Island Flying Hours(Total) 1239 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 160 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The aircraft was on a cross country training exercise from Hamilton, with a planned approach and overshoot at Waiheke Aerodrome. The flight proceeded normally until the approach at Waiheke. At the pre-determined go-around point, the trainee pilot flyingt he aircraft advanced the throttle to full power, but the engine power increased momentarily then failed. The throttle was retarded to idle then reapplied with no apparent effect. The instructor took control and attempted to land on the airfield, but in the process, the aircraft landed heavily, left wing first. The left wing failed at the root, the propeller struck the ground and disintegrated, and the aircraft came to rest on its left side after slewing through almost 180 degrees. The pilots escaped with only minor injuries, and walked to the airfield operator's house to report the accident. During 2004, ZK-SFE suffered four reported instances of the engine stopping after landing. This problem was eliminated after TCM SB 04-4 was incorporated, replacing the top spring in the manifold valve with one of lower pressure. ZK-SFE had the correct spring at the time of the accident. The engine was overhauled in October 2005, and since that time the aircraft experienced seven other events where the engine either failed to respond to throttle application from low power or stopped after landing. Despite extensive troubleshooting of the problem, no definite cause could be established. On testing after the accident, the fuel control unit was found to be set slightly lean at low power settings. In the absence of any other indication, this is considered to be the most likely cause of the intermittent power losses. The engine-driven fuel pump appears to have been operating to specification and is not believed to be a factor in this event.
06/728	2006-03-02 11:30:00	Wanaka	Polikarpov I-16 Type 24	Loading... Occurrence 06/728 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 Date and Time 02 Mar 06 at 11:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 1800 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 354 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 25 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The pilot found that the left brake was ineffective during the landing roll. As a result the aircraft departed the runway, the left main gear leg collapsed, and the aircraft groundlooped, causing some damage to the left wing and a bent propeller.
06/572	2006-02-25 16:50:00	Wanaka	Tecnam P2004 Bravo	Loading... Occurrence 06/572 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Tecnam P2004 Bravo Date and Time 25 Feb 06 at 16:50 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 68 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 227 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 12 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 17 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The pilot states that the takeoff run began normally, but just before lift-off speed the aircraft veered off the runway to the left, so far that he was faced with a fence that ran parallel to the runway. As he was nearly at lift-off speed, he lifted offa bruptly to clear the fence and planned on reducing the power and landing on the other side. In the short time he was airborne, however, it appears the left wing stalled, and the aircraft rolled to the left, striking the ground almost inverted.
06/463	2006-02-21 09:55:00	Whenuapai Ad	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 06/463 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 21 Feb 06 at 09:55 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 24 Location Whenuapai Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1677 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1028 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 174 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The aircraft had just taken off when the engine began to run roughly. The instructor selected carburettor heat but this did not help. The aircraft landed safely in a field, but the undercarriage separated during the landing roll. Carb icing was suspectedt o have caused the engine rough running.
06/446	2006-02-19 13:22:00	Paeroa	Micro Aviation B22 Bantam	Loading... Occurrence 06/446 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Micro Aviation B22 Bantam Date and Time 19 Feb 06 at 13:22 Pilot Licence CPL (Balloon) Pilot Age 60 Location Paeroa Flying Hours(Total) 137 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 88 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 41 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Nov 07 Synopsis In cruise, the pilot noticed that the engine temperature was high. Reducing power and descending did not reduce the temperature indication, so the pilot shut the engine down. There was only one short rough paddock available, and the aircraft was damaged o n landing.
06/464	2006-02-18 09:17:00	Pahiatua	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 06/464 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 18 Feb 06 at 09:17 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Pahiatua Flying Hours(Total) 18189 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 12171 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 28 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The aircraft caught the loader bucket while taxiing away from the loader. Substantial damage was sustained to the rear bulkhead, elevator attachments, rear fuselage, and elevator.
06/608	2006-02-17 13:00:00	Lake Ohau	Schleicher ASW 28-185	Loading... Occurrence 06/608 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 28-185 Date and Time 17 Feb 06 at 13:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Lake Ohau Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The glider lost height and, unable to gain any further lift, the pilot was forced to land in a paddock. The glider experienced a heavy landing, striking rocks and ground-looping during the landing roll. The pilot sustained no injuries.
06/1327	2006-02-09 09:47:00	Shannon	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 06/1327 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 09 Feb 06 at 09:47 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 27 Location Shannon Flying Hours(Total) 129 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 129 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 43 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 27 Feb 07 Synopsis The aircraft collided with ZK-MBL while conducting training. The two pilots had departed Palmerston North airport at separate times to engage in general flying training exercises in the southern training area in preparation for their Commercial Pilot Lice nce flight tests. Witnesses reported to the police that the two aircraft had collided in mid-air. The pilots of both aircraft were found deceased in the wreckage of their respective aircraft. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
06/307	2006-02-09 09:47:00	Shannon	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 06/307 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 09 Feb 06 at 09:47 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 20 Location Shannon Flying Hours(Total) 124 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 117 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 38 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 27 Feb 07 Synopsis The aircraft collided with ZK-MBD while conducting training. The two pilots had departed Palmerston North airport at separate times to engage in general flying training exercises in the southern training area in preparation for their Commercial Pilot Lice nce flight tests. Witnesses reported to the police that the two aircraft had collided in mid-air. The pilots of both aircraft were found deceased in the wreckage of their respective aircraft. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
06/275	2006-02-06 17:00:00	Kawhatau	Slingsby T.59D Kestrel 19	Loading... Occurrence 06/275 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Slingsby T.59D Kestrel 19 Date and Time 06 Feb 06 at 17:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Kawhatau Flying Hours(Total) 814 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 288 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The glider made a high circuit rejoin. After turning onto final and approaching the strip, 'curl-over' became apparent. The pilot reduced flap, deployed braking parachute and airbrakes, and decided to land in a paddock approximately 150 ft lower than thea irstrip. The glider ground-looped violently during the landing, causing the tail boom to break in torsion about one metre behind the trailing edge.
06/217	2006-01-30 17:24:00	Dannevirke	Tecnam P92 Echo Super	Loading... Occurrence 06/217 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Tecnam P92 Echo Super Date and Time 30 Jan 06 at 17:24 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 41 Location Dannevirke Flying Hours(Total) 129 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 4 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The microlight was taking off when at approximately 60 feet it was observed dropping the left wing and then turning steeply towards the ground. The pilot managed to partially recover the aircraft and land it heavily off to one side of the runway. The airc raft sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the aircraft engine had suffered a sudden power loss. The engine was tested but no fault was found and there did not appear to be any fault with the fuel system or settings. Carburettor icing is not suspected as the atmospheric conditions were not conducive to icing. No cause for the accident could be determined from the information available.
06/170	2006-01-27 14:45:00	Ardmore Ad	Piper PA-18	Loading... Occurrence 06/170 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-18 Date and Time 27 Jan 06 at 14:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Ardmore Ad Flying Hours(Total) 913 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 225 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis While the pilot was taxiing the aircraft to the runway in gusty wind conditions, a gust lifted the right wing and flipped it onto its back.
06/347	2006-01-21 16:00:00	Masterton Ad	Gerald Thornhill TS I (Sopwith Camel Replica)	Loading... Occurrence 06/347 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Gerald Thornhill TS I (Sopwith Camel Replica) Date and Time 21 Jan 06 at 16:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 43 Location Masterton Ad Flying Hours(Total) 12730 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 425 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis While taxiing, the aircraft was flipped upside down by a sudden wind gust/dustdevil. The pilot attempted to regain control by applying full power, but this was unsuccessful.
06/120	2006-01-21 11:37:00	Blackburn Swamp	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 06/120 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 21 Jan 06 at 11:37 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Blackburn Swamp Flying Hours(Total) 191 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 126 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 22 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The pilot made a precautionary landing after smoke entered the cockpit. The subsequent fire destroyed the helicopter.
06/11	2006-01-15 15:15:00	Dargaville	Tecnam P92 Echo	Loading... Occurrence 06/11 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Tecnam P92 Echo Date and Time 15 Jan 06 at 15:15 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Dargaville Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis Student under instruction failed to take remedial action after a bounce on landing. The nosewheel collapsed and the propeller was damaged.
06/12	2006-01-15 13:00:00	Clarence Valley	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 06/12 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 15 Jan 06 at 13:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 55 Location Clarence Valley Flying Hours(Total) 1366 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 626 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 70 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The helicopter was moving cattle. A crew member stood on the skid to off-load a dog, and the helicopter then tipped over.
06/4	2006-01-10 10:20:00	Limestone Downs	Murphy Rebel	Loading... Occurrence 06/4 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Murphy Rebel Date and Time 10 Jan 06 at 10:20 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 64 Location Limestone Downs Flying Hours(Total) 783 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 239 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 19 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis During landing, a sheep ran across the airstrip and took out the right undercarriage leg, causing the aircraft to skid sideways into a ditch. The aircraft suffered damage to the main undercarriage attachment area, the right wing tip and propeller.
06/1083	2006-01-07 11:00:00	Harihari	Aero Designs/Skystar Pulsar U/L	Loading... Occurrence 06/1083 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Aero Designs/Skystar Pulsar U/L Date and Time 07 Jan 06 at 11:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Harihari Flying Hours(Total) 85 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 46 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 19 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft veered off the runway while landing during a rain squall. The left wheel ran off the side of the runway after touchdown, and the aircraft stopped on its nose. The propeller was broken, and the horizontal stabiliser and the landing gear were d amaged.

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05/4215	2005-12-28 08:35:00	Puriri	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 05/4215 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 28 Dec 05 at 08:35 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 30 Location Puriri Flying Hours(Total) - POB 7 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Nil Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The helicopter landed in a hotel paddock. It is alleged that one of the people loading the helicopter was struck by the main rotor blade after seating the last passenger and exiting to the front of the machine. Neither pilot nor passengers witnessed the e vent, and the 20-min joyride flight continued. On returning to the takeoff point, the pilot found an ambulance at the scene.
05/4114	2005-12-17 20:30:00	Mussel Point	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 05/4114 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 17 Dec 05 at 20:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 37 Location Mussel Point Flying Hours(Total) 850 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 700 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 207 Taic Reference 05-011 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The pilot was carrying out joyrides along the beach from a local community gala, when it was seen to climb, turn, and dive into the beach.
05/4054	2005-12-12 11:30:00	Waipukurau	Champion 7ECA	Loading... Occurrence 05/4054 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Champion 7ECA Date and Time 12 Dec 05 at 11:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 71 Location Waipukurau Flying Hours(Total) 691 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 150 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Nov 07 Synopsis As the aircraft was taxiing clear at walking pace, it tilted left until the wing touched the ground. A verbal report by the engineer suggested that the undercarriage failure was due to a recent heavy landing, although none had been observed or reported by club members or observers.
05/4055	2005-12-08 19:15:00	Rangiora Ad	David Boehm Locke Hi-Max Minitwin	Loading... Occurrence 05/4055 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model David Boehm Locke Hi-Max Minitwin Date and Time 08 Dec 05 at 19:15 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Rangiora Ad Flying Hours(Total) 207 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 60 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 43 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 13 Nov 07 Synopsis The pilot reported a lack of engine power during takeoff. The aircraft could only hold level at 300 feet while the pilot attempted to find a paddock for a precautionary landing. The engine then seized, forcing the aircraft to land in a small paddock.
05/3984	2005-12-07 12:30:00	L Selfe	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 05/3984 Nature Of Flight Survey/inspection Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 07 Dec 05 at 12:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location L Selfe Flying Hours(Total) 1100 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 950 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 140 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The helicopter was hovering over a lake when it experienced a loss in rotor rpm and descended into the water. The carburettor heat had been left in the ON position while approaching the hover. The decrease in performance was such that a hover could not be maintained.
05/3950	2005-12-05 09:45:00	Forest Creek	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 05/3950 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 05 Dec 05 at 09:45 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 62 Location Forest Creek Flying Hours(Total) 7797 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 2637 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 83 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The helicopter experienced a downdraught during the takeoff and crashed, resulting in a broken rotor blade and tail rotor. The departure point was 1000 ft above the expected departure point. There was insufficient altitude and power to recover from the do wndraught.
05/3625	2005-11-11 09:30:00	CHCH Show Grounds	Aerospatiale AS 350D	Loading... Occurrence 05/3625 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350D Date and Time 11 Nov 05 at 09:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 29 Location CHCH Show Grounds Flying Hours(Total) - POB 5 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis Christchurch Helicopters reported that the helicopter was carrying out its first flight of the day when the pilot's boot caught the pedal. The helicopter completed one and a half rotations before landing. Serious damage was found on the tail boom.
05/3559	2005-11-09 13:00:00	Kerikeri	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 05/3559 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 09 Nov 05 at 13:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 26 Location Kerikeri Flying Hours(Total) 138 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 138 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis After touchdown the aircraft veered off the runway and hit a fence. The propeller was damaged after taking out a number of fence posts. The pilot had used inappropriate techniques for landing in crosswind conditions, and it was apparent from the aerodrome forecast that there would have been a significant downwind component.
05/3596	2005-11-07 08:30:00	2 E Pongaroa	Gippsland GA200C	Loading... Occurrence 05/3596 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Gippsland GA200C Date and Time 07 Nov 05 at 08:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 32 Location 2 E Pongaroa Flying Hours(Total) 463 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 175 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 91 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 02 Aug 07 Synopsis While positioning for the second sowing run, the pilot turned in front of a hill with insufficient height/speed to get around. After passing PNR, he went to full dump and applied flap, but the aircraft sunk in the turn and clipped a small ridge, damagingt he undercarriage and right wing tip. A normal landing was made at the same airstrip, during which a prop strike occurred.
05/3468	2005-11-01 15:00:00	Murupara	Schleicher ASW 20	Loading... Occurrence 05/3468 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 20 Date and Time 01 Nov 05 at 15:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Murupara Flying Hours(Total) 600 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The pilot attempted an outlanding. Due to sustained heavy sink, the airstrip at Kaingaroa could not be reached. As much of the terrain was planted in pine forest, a landing on State Highway 38 became the only option. On late final, just before touchdown , the left wingtip caught an overhanging branch, which caused the aircraft to groundloop.
05/3443	2005-10-30 14:00:00	Riversdale	Airborne Windsports Redback 503	Loading... Occurrence 05/3443 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Airborne Windsports Redback 503 Date and Time 30 Oct 05 at 14:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Riversdale Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis Emergency services were alerted to a microlight accident on a farm property near Riversdale. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The pilot had been carrying out a routine landing into a paddock; the weather was fine.
05/3387	2005-10-25 13:00:00	Dunedin Ad	Bede BD-5B	Loading... Occurrence 05/3387 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Bede BD-5B Date and Time 25 Oct 05 at 13:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 51 Location Dunedin Ad Flying Hours(Total) 302 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 54 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Nov 07 Synopsis The aircraft experienced an engine failure while in the downwind position. During the landing the aircraft's right wing clipped a runway light, causing a loss of control.
05/3356	2005-10-18 15:00:00	Motuapa	Neico Aviation Lancair 320	Loading... Occurrence 05/3356 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Neico Aviation Lancair 320 Date and Time 18 Oct 05 at 15:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 67 Location Motuapa Flying Hours(Total) 25000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 180 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The Neico Aviation Lancair 320 had departed Taupo aerodrome for a local scenic flight; on board were the pilot/owner and a passenger. During the climb, at approximately 5000 feet a very loud bang was heard accompanied by a severe vibration. The pilot elec ted to carry out a forced landing on to State Highway 1. During the final stages of the approach a wingtip struck the road, the aircraft hit a power pole and broke up; an intense fire started. The pilot released and then assisted his passenger to evacuate the aircraft; some witnesses at the scene assisted both men and took them to the lakeshore to give first aid to their burns, but each had sustained serious burns to their upper bodies. The aircraft was consumed by the intense fire, with only the engine and some metal components surviving the fire. The aircraft engine was removed and dismantled by a specialist aviation engineering organisation. The engine turned over satisfactorily, but the fuel control unit, fuel flow divider and mechanical fuel pump were burnt beyond any ability to inspect. The spark plugs and exhaust ports exhibited normal running, and there were no obvious mechanical failure indicators. The cause of the vibration could not be determined.
05/3307	2005-10-14 14:30:00	nr Hanmer Springs	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 05/3307 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 14 Oct 05 at 14:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 35 Location nr Hanmer Springs Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis The RCCNZ reported that an ELT had been activated in the Hurunui Ranges near Hanmer Springs. The helicopter was later found, with the pilot uninjured. The pilot had tried to jettison the load, but the dump doors did not open, and the helicopter collided w ith the terrain.
05/2992	2005-09-17 21:40:00	Kohimarama Bay	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 05/2992 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 17 Sep 05 at 21:40 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 33 Location Kohimarama Bay Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis The pilot had stolen the aircraft from Ardmore aerodrome, and, while flying around the Auckland Isthmus, was observed by a Police-operated helicopter to descend the aircraft into the sea off Kohimarama. The pilot sustained minor injuries and managed to sw im to shore. A CAA field investigation determined that there were no defects existing at the time that would have affected the aircraft's normal flight performance. Control settings in the cockpit, however, and debris found on the fuel filter, suggested that, during low-level flight over water, a situation occurred in which there was an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine, and this was probably the initiator to the ditching.
05/2911	2005-09-11 08:25:00	Addington	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 05/2911 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 11 Sep 05 at 08:25 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 58 Location Addington Flying Hours(Total) 283 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 118 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The helicopter had just left Wigram in poor weather conditions when it suffered a loss of power. The pilot carried out an autorotation, but the helicopter landed heavily and tipped onto its side.
05/2916	2005-09-10 13:55:00	Otaki Gorge	Glasflugel Standard Libelle 201B	Loading... Occurrence 05/2916 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Glasflugel Standard Libelle 201B Date and Time 10 Sep 05 at 13:55 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Otaki Gorge Flying Hours(Total) 350 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 25 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 14 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage substantial Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis After experiencing heavy sink the glider carried out an out landing in a paddock. Shortly after touch down, the right wingtip struck a rock on a slight raised piece of ground. This caused the glider to ground loop through 90 degrees and the undercarriagec ollapsed. Substantial damage occurred to the tail end of the fuselage, undercarriage, and leading edge of the right hand wing.
05/2902	2005-09-07 15:30:00	Whataroa	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 05/2902 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 07 Sep 05 at 15:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 65 Location Whataroa Flying Hours(Total) 1468 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 77 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 12 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The helicopter rolled over after the main rotor contacted an object while approaching to land. The pilot failed to maintain separation from trees surrounding the landing site.
05/2734	2005-08-28 14:12:00	535 Swamp Road	EAA Acro Sport UL	Loading... Occurrence 05/2734 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model EAA Acro Sport UL Date and Time 28 Aug 05 at 14:12 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location 535 Swamp Road Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The aircraft was making a forced landing into a paddock after an engine failure. The undercarriage hit a bank and caused the aircraft to tip over.
05/2733	2005-08-26 17:15:00	Murchison	Robinson R22	Loading... Occurrence 05/2733 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Date and Time 26 Aug 05 at 17:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 51 Location Murchison Flying Hours(Total) 1000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis During the approach to land at the pilot's home base, at the end of a local flight, the helicopter was seen to yaw rapidly to the right and then continue to rotate uncontrollably. The helicopter subsequently crashed inverted in a paddock close to the inte nded landing site. The pilot was killed and the passenger suffered serious injuries. Further detailed technical investigation revealed that the tail rotor driveshaft had failed due to having been incorrectly assembled during previous maintenance. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
05/2627	2005-08-18 15:00:00	Molesworth Station	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 05/2627 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 18 Aug 05 at 15:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Molesworth Station Flying Hours(Total) 1817 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1272 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 47 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis While a passenger was disembarking, the main rotor struck the ground, caused by the change in C of G.
05/2611	2005-08-18 10:00:00	Taieri aerodrome	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 05/2611 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 18 Aug 05 at 10:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Taieri aerodrome Flying Hours(Total) 316 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 263 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 29 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage substantial Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis The dual training exercise was a simulated glide approach onto Runway 11 at Taieri Aerodrome. The aircraft became established on a high approach. During the flare, the instructor took over control from the student pilot and the aircraft touched downw ell into the grass runway. Braking was applied but insufficient runway remained for a full stop landing, a ground loop was attempted but the aircraft passed the lip of a boundary bank and came to rest in a small creek after having turned through 180 degrees. The aircraft sustained substantial damage but there were no injuries.
05/2582	2005-08-17 11:45:00	Franz Josef Glacier	Aerospatiale AS 350BA	Loading... Occurrence 05/2582 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO A Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 350BA Date and Time 17 Aug 05 at 11:45 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 46 Location Franz Josef Glacier Flying Hours(Total) 1644 POB 8 Flying Hours (on Type) 315 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 63 Taic Reference 05-009 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The pilot of ZK-HGI, a Eurocopter AS350 BA helicopter, flew a party of 4 adults and 3 children to a snowfield above Franz Josef Glacier, in South Westland. When approaching to land, the helicopter started to drift right, the skids caught in the soft snowa nd the helicopter rolled onto its right side. The pilot and passengers were able to vacate the helicopter and, other than some bruising, were not injured. The accident was caused by the pilot unknowingly entering white-out conditions as he approached to land on the snow. Recent snow had obscured markers put in the snow to assist visual reference. Therefore, he did not detect the lateral movement of the helicopter as it was about to land. The pilot's selection of approach heading further compounded the loss of visual references.
05/2522	2005-08-10 08:45:00	Queenstown Ad	Cessna U206G	Loading... Occurrence 05/2522 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Cessna U206G Date and Time 10 Aug 05 at 08:45 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 43 Location Queenstown Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1858 POB 6 Flying Hours (on Type) 570 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference 05-008 Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 09 May 07 Synopsis On Wednesday 10 August 2005, at about 0845, ZK-WWH, a Cessna U206G, took off from Queenstown aerodrome for Mount Cook aerodrome with a pilot and five passengers on board. Just after takeoff, the pilot encountered control difficulties that culminated in th e aircraft striking the runway with its left wing tip and failing to remain airborne. The aircraft was substantially damaged, but no one was injured.
05/2471	2005-08-07 12:00:00	North Canterbury	Cessna 182R	Loading... Occurrence 05/2471 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 182R Date and Time 07 Aug 05 at 12:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location North Canterbury Flying Hours(Total) 1000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis During a climbing turn in an area where poor horizon and surface definition probably existed, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, probably whilst spatially disorientated, at an altitude lower than that required to permit a successful recovery. A fulla ccident report is available on the CAA web site.
05/2443	2005-08-04 11:40:00	Ardmore	Stoddard-Hamilton SH-2 Glasair RG	Loading... Occurrence 05/2443 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Stoddard-Hamilton SH-2 Glasair RG Date and Time 04 Aug 05 at 11:40 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 5000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 762 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage substantial Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis The aircraft's nose landing gear collapsed during landing. The pilot reported that three green lights were evident prior to landing.
05/2339	2005-07-26 07:05:00	Manawahe	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 05/2339 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 26 Jul 05 at 07:05 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Manawahe Flying Hours(Total) 3190 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1490 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 200 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The pilot had landed on a farm airstrip and was between landing roll and taxi when the left main undercarriage wheel dropped into a washout. This caused the aircraft to pitch backward, striking the tail on the ground. Then the nose came down, and the pr opeller struck the ground.
05/2210	2005-07-08 15:00:00	Auckland	Piper PA-31	Loading... Occurrence 05/2210 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-31 Date and Time 08 Jul 05 at 15:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Auckland Flying Hours(Total) 10212 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 30 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis After start of the righthand engine, the pilot, in carrying out a hydraulic check, inadvertently selected the landing gear to the UP position instead of DOWN. Later, engineering could not fault or determine why the solenoid operated anti-retract pin appea red not to have functioned.
05/2195	2005-07-07 08:52:00	Napier Ad	Piper PA-34-200T	Loading... Occurrence 05/2195 Nature Of Flight FREIGHT ONLY Aircraft Model Piper PA-34-200T Date and Time 07 Jul 05 at 08:52 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 24 Location Napier Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1368 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 240 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference 05-007 Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis On Thursday 7 July 2005 at 0852, the pilot of ZK-MSL, a Piper PA34 Seneca II, intentionally landed the aircraft at Napier Aerodrome with the landing gear retracted after both normal and emergency procedures failed to extend the nose landing gear. The pilo t and the sole passenger were not injured. Aircraft damage was largely confined to the propellers. The nose gear had failed to extend because the centering spring attachment bolt had jammed against the nose gear door aft tube assembly. The bolt had been installed incorrectly 9 weeks earlier during maintenance. Contributory factors were overloading of the nose baggage compartment and a possible lack of rigidity in the nose cone.
05/2129	2005-07-04 11:20:00	Wairoa Rivermouth	Cessna 172R	Loading... Occurrence 05/2129 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 172R Date and Time 04 Jul 05 at 11:20 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Wairoa Rivermouth Flying Hours(Total) 2580 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1700 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The dual flight instruction detail was a low flying training exercise in the Ardmore low flying area. The aircraft was configured in the bad weather/poor visibility configuration. During the exercise, the instructor took control of the aircraft to carryo ut an evasive manoeuvre in order to avoid a flock of birds. The aircraft subsequently stalled and because of insufficient height could not be recovered. The pilot stated that his primary concern was to maintain wings level and reduce impact speed and angle. The aircraft was ditched in the low flying area. Both instructor and student vacated the aircraft with minor injuries.
05/1968	2005-06-16 15:35:00	Cardrona	Cessna U206F	Loading... Occurrence 05/1968 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Cessna U206F Date and Time 16 Jun 05 at 15:35 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 32 Location Cardrona Flying Hours(Total) 538 POB 5 Flying Hours (on Type) 273 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 38 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 07 Damage substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis Landing on Cardrona Valley strip, the pilot made a steeper than normal approach. Decreasing speed to cross the fence at 55 kts, the pilot applied power for touchdown. The aircraft landed heavily. The ground roll seemed normal, however, and there was no in dication of tail strike obvious at the time. It wasn't until a pre-flight inspection the following day that damage to the aircraft rear fuselage was noticed. Replacement of rear stringer, aft bulkhead and lower skin was required.
05/1870	2005-06-13 13:00:00	Lake Mavora	KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS	Loading... Occurrence 05/1870 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS Date and Time 13 Jun 05 at 13:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Lake Mavora Flying Hours(Total) 1561 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 770 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The pilot reported that he had landed on the snow to refuel. The rpm had been reduced to flight idle, and control frictions were applied. While the pilot was outside of the helicopter, it slid on the snow surface and tipped over.
05/1802	2005-06-09 14:06:00	Feilding	M. Gillespie Helithruster	Loading... Occurrence 05/1802 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model M. Gillespie Helithruster Date and Time 09 Jun 05 at 14:06 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Feilding Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis During takeoff the pilot lost control of the gyroplane. The propeller hit the runway, and the aircraft came to rest upside down in an adjacent paddock.
05/1772	2005-06-05 10:00:00	Hawera aerodrome	Sabre Sabre 503	Loading... Occurrence 05/1772 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Sabre Sabre 503 Date and Time 05 Jun 05 at 10:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 42 Location Hawera aerodrome Flying Hours(Total) 132 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 24 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage destroyed Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis The microlight aircraft had joined downwind for runway 02 and was proceeding onto finals for landing on runway 02. Meanwhile a Cessna 152 aircraft was operating on runway 32, flown by a student pilot completing solo circuit consolidation training. Whent he microlight was on short finals for runway 02, the Cessna began rolling on runway 32 for take off. The pilot of the microlight then made avoiding action to the left of runway 02. The microlight's left wing contacted the ground.
05/1511	2005-05-14 10:00:00	Waione	Cessna A185F	Loading... Occurrence 05/1511 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna A185F Date and Time 14 May 05 at 10:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 25 Location Waione Flying Hours(Total) 1347 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 108 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 73 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The aircraft touched down and had rolled approximately 20 to 30 metres when a severe wind shear forced the aircraft to weathercock to the right. The pilot's inputs were unable to correct the change in aircraft heading. The left wheel dug into soft groun d and broke off. The aircraft then rolled on to its back, which caused substantial damage.
05/1556	2005-05-13 12:50:00	Port Levy	Hughes 369E	Loading... Occurrence 05/1556 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Hughes 369E Date and Time 13 May 05 at 12:50 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 42 Location Port Levy Flying Hours(Total) 5550 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 855 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 71 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis During a sling operation the helicopter was picking up groundcrew from the side of a hill. While departing, the chain flung up into the tail rotor, the tail rotor separated from the helicopter. The pilot performed an emergency landing at the bottom of the hill.
05/1444	2005-05-08 11:30:00	Opotiki	Foxcon Aviation Terrier 200	Loading... Occurrence 05/1444 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Foxcon Aviation Terrier 200 Date and Time 08 May 05 at 11:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Opotiki Flying Hours(Total) 1 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis The aircraft, a high-wing microlight, was being used for dual circuit instruction at Opotiki aerodrome. Meteorological conditions at the time were reported as no wind with excellent visibility. During landing the nosewheel collapsed, causing damage to the aircraft.
05/1394	2005-05-03 22:14:00	nr Stratford	Fairchild SA227-AC	Loading... Occurrence 05/1394 Nature Of Flight FREIGHT ONLY Aircraft Model Fairchild SA227-AC Date and Time 03 May 05 at 22:14 Pilot Licence ATPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 43 Location nr Stratford Flying Hours(Total) 6500 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2750 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 130 Taic Reference 05-006 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis Fairchild-Swearingen SA227-AC Metro III ZK-POA, operated by Airwork (NZ) Limited, was on a night air transport freight flight with 2 crew and 1790 kilograms of cargo when it suffered an in-flight upset which developed into a spiral dive. The crew did notr ecover control and the aircraft became overstressed and broke up, to fall in pieces about rural farmland near Stratford. Both crew were killed and the aircraft and cargo destroyed. The crew was balancing fuel between tanks, flying the aircraft at an excessive sideslip angle with the rudder input trimmed, while on autopilot. The autopilot capability was exceeded and it disengaged, precipitating the upset.
05/1369	2005-04-29 15:55:00	Pukekohe	Zlin Z-37T	Loading... Occurrence 05/1369 Nature Of Flight ferry/ position Aircraft Model Zlin Z-37T Date and Time 29 Apr 05 at 15:55 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 35 Location Pukekohe Flying Hours(Total) 5200 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 132 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage - Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The pilot was ferrying the aircraft from Hamilton to Whangarei but diverted to Pukekohe East to refuel. On the approach the aircraft become low and the pilot's application of power was too late to avoid a collision with a bank at the end of the runway.
05/1314	2005-04-26 17:20:00	North Shore	Vans RV 7A	Loading... Occurrence 05/1314 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Vans RV 7A Date and Time 26 Apr 05 at 17:20 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 58 Location North Shore Flying Hours(Total) 7172 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 109 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The aircraft landed on Runway 21 and bounced as it crossed an intersecting runway. When the nose was lowered on the ensuing touchdown, the nosewheel dug into the runway surface and collapsed. This caused damage to the propeller, engine-frame and tail co ne.
05/1207	2005-04-17 13:15:00	Kawakawa Bay	Schweizer 269C-1	Loading... Occurrence 05/1207 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C-1 Date and Time 17 Apr 05 at 13:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 36 Location Kawakawa Bay Flying Hours(Total) 1071 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 980 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 255 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The instructor pulled up steeply during a demonstration of a 'quick stop' manoeuvre. The helicopter collided with the top of a ridge.
05/1277	2005-04-16 12:00:00	Minaret Station	Piper PA-28-235	Loading... Occurrence 05/1277 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-235 Date and Time 16 Apr 05 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 69 Location Minaret Station Flying Hours(Total) 493 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 167 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 215 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage - Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The pilot was making an approach to the airstrip in gusty conditions when the aircraft encountered strong sinking air currents during the flare. This caused a heavy landing and the nose gear to collapse. The pilot stated that flying at a normal approach s peed was probably too slow for the conditions as unexpected gusty conditions had arisen after departure.
05/1275	2005-04-13 10:30:00	Warkworth	Jabiru SK80 Microlight	Loading... Occurrence 05/1275 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE Aircraft Model Jabiru SK80 Microlight Date and Time 13 Apr 05 at 10:30 Pilot Licence Nil Pilot Age - Location Warkworth Flying Hours(Total) 532 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 506 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis The pilot over flew the strip to move the sheep aside but they flocked at the end so he flew over them. He failed to apply sufficient power, and the aircraft stalled during the flare on the steep up-hill slope and hit the ground. The nosewheel was torn of f and the propeller destroyed. A tail wind also contributed to this accident.
05/1048	2005-04-09 09:30:00	Pikes Point Ad	Micro Aviation B22 Bantam	Loading... Occurrence 05/1048 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Micro Aviation B22 Bantam Date and Time 09 Apr 05 at 09:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Pikes Point Ad Flying Hours(Total) 405 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 63 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 17 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The instructor took control from the microlight student, who was undershooting on a glide approach. The instructor was unable to prevent the aircraft striking the runway threshold and sustaining substantial damage.
05/1353	2005-04-06 09:30:00	Wanstead Airstrip	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 05/1353 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 06 Apr 05 at 09:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Wanstead Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 6000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 95 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis While landing on a short airstrip, possible wind shear was experienced. The aircraft sank rapidly and full power was applied but had no effect. The aircraft hit the ground heavily, resulting in substantial damage. The wind at the time was near maximum cro sswind and swinging. The chief pilot spoke to the pilot and made him aware of the risks in operating in marginal conditions. Due to the heavy landing, the main damage incurred was to the RH main undercarriage, RH rear spar one third from the root end, and heavy skin under-wing buckling on the RH side.
05/914	2005-03-28 11:23:00	Te Kowhai	Piper PA-28-181	Loading... Occurrence 05/914 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-181 Date and Time 28 Mar 05 at 11:23 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Te Kowhai Flying Hours(Total) 4624 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 136 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The aircraft landed well in to the available length of a wet grassed runway. As a consequence, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft within the remaining length. No injuries to the pilot and passenger were sustained, but the aircraft suffered severed amage.
05/859	2005-03-19 18:00:00	Horotiu	Micro Aviation B22 Bantam	Loading... Occurrence 05/859 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation B22 Bantam Date and Time 19 Mar 05 at 18:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 51 Location Horotiu Flying Hours(Total) 225 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 122 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Minor Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The pilot flew the aircraft over a possible landing area at about 50 feet then applied power to climb over trees at the end of the strip. Insufficient power was available to avoid a collision with the trees.
05/775	2005-03-11 18:30:00	Raglan	Rand KR-2 UL	Loading... Occurrence 05/775 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rand KR-2 UL Date and Time 11 Mar 05 at 18:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Raglan Flying Hours(Total) 132 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 13 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The aircraft nosewheel leg collapsed on the second bounce of a landing on a rough surface at Raglan, and the aircraft tipped over before coming to rest, damaging the propeller, canopy, fin and nosewheel.
05/689	2005-03-06 12:00:00	Rotorua	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 05/689 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 06 Mar 05 at 12:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Rotorua Flying Hours(Total) 18612 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3235 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 189 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis Approaching the loading area after landing, the pilot attempted to slow the aircraft down by selecting beta, but there was no response. Full reverse was then selected, which kicked in at the last minute, and the aircraft stopped successfully before revers ing itself down a slope. The aircraft was not controllable with the nose so high while going backwards. On numerous occasions over the previous months, the pilot had reported a sticking beta control to the engineering staff. They investigated the defects but could find no fault with the beta control system.
05/661	2005-03-06 09:25:00	Canterbury Aero Club	Piper PA-28-140	Loading... Occurrence 05/661 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-140 Date and Time 06 Mar 05 at 09:25 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 45 Location Canterbury Aero Club Flying Hours(Total) 101 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 23 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage - Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis RCCNZ reported that the aircraft failed to get airborne due to a lack of airspeed. The propeller then struck a wooden marker board.
05/627	2005-03-02 11:36:00	Bush Gully Airstrip	Cessna 172F	Loading... Occurrence 05/627 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172F Date and Time 02 Mar 05 at 11:36 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Bush Gully Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 679 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 679 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The pilot attempted to take off from an airstrip that had long damp grass. The aircraft failed to get airborne and hit a fence at the end of the airstrip.
05/502	2005-02-25 08:30:00	Taihape	Hughes 369HS	Loading... Occurrence 05/502 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Hughes 369HS Date and Time 25 Feb 05 at 08:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 26 Location Taihape Flying Hours(Total) 800 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 480 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 140 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis The pilot had just started a spray run into a small basin when a loud bang was heard, and the loader driver saw a flame coming from the exhaust. The helicopter lost power and hit the slope. A compressor failure was found to be the cause of the power loss.
05/426	2005-02-22 08:00:00	Lower Waiaua	Hiller UH-12E	Loading... Occurrence 05/426 Nature Of Flight aerial application/dropping Aircraft Model Hiller UH-12E Date and Time 22 Feb 05 at 08:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 62 Location Lower Waiaua Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis The helicopter was spraying gorse when the engine began to fail. An emergency landing was carried out, in which the helicopter sustained substantial damage.
05/414	2005-02-21 13:30:00	Spring Hill	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 05/414 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 21 Feb 05 at 13:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 23 Location Spring Hill Flying Hours(Total) 150 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 120 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Minor Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The operator reported that during a touch-and-go, the engine coughed and spluttered. The pilot decided to abort the takeoff but was unable to stop the aircraft in the stopping distance available. The aircraft went through a fence and into a drain. It wa s considered that the incident occurred from the pilot opening the throttle too quickly.
05/320	2005-02-11 15:30:00	Moutere Highway	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 05/320 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 11 Feb 05 at 15:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 24 Location Moutere Highway Flying Hours(Total) 252 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 204 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 27 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The pilot pressed on into deteriorating weather and became disoriented at about the same time as the engine began to run roughly. The pilot was unable to reacquire her position, and the engine eventually failed, probably because of carburettor icing. Thep ilot carried out a forced landing into a paddock, causing damage to the aircraft.
05/273	2005-02-09 12:30:00	Feilding	Solar Wings Pegasus XL-R	Loading... Occurrence 05/273 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Solar Wings Pegasus XL-R Date and Time 09 Feb 05 at 12:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 93 Location Feilding Flying Hours(Total) 730 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 600 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The microlight made a precautionary landing after experiencing a rough running engine. The landing was heavy and the microlight ended up on its nose. The cause of the rough running engine was investigated and found to be fouled spark plugs.
05/270	2005-02-08 13:00:00	Moana Private Airstrip	Cessna 210	Loading... Occurrence 05/270 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 210 Date and Time 08 Feb 05 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 40 Location Moana Private Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 115 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 52 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 32 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis It was reported that the aircraft drifted off the centre line and the nose wheel hit a bump which caused the nose leg to fold. The propeller struck the ground and was severely damaged.
05/271	2005-02-07 15:30:00	Taupo	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 05/271 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 07 Feb 05 at 15:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Taupo Flying Hours(Total) 3047 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2929 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 139 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The helicopter was topdressing when the engine misfired 2 to 3 times. An rpm drop was observed along with a substantial power loss. The pilot immediately dumped his load and attempted to land on a ridge. The helicopter hit the ridge hard, damaging the tai l boom and blades. The alternator and starter cables had abraded at a crossover and shorted together, causing a 15-degree retardation of the engine timing.
05/263	2005-02-07 14:45:00	Lowburn Airstrip	Maranda AMF-S14 DIXW	Loading... Occurrence 05/263 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Maranda AMF-S14 DIXW Date and Time 07 Feb 05 at 14:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 51 Location Lowburn Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 606 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 409 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 25 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis It was reported that the port wheel was lost upon landing. The aircraft then spun around on the ground, damaging the wing as it collided with a post.
05/236	2005-02-06 11:30:00	Ashburton Ad	Tim Bygate Tiger Hawk	Loading... Occurrence 05/236 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Tim Bygate Tiger Hawk Date and Time 06 Feb 05 at 11:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Ashburton Ad Flying Hours(Total) 91 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 61 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis It was reported that during landing, the aircraft's propeller struck the ground and the undercarriage collapsed.
05/200	2005-02-02 11:54:00	Mount Tauhara	Piper PA-34-200T	Loading... Occurrence 05/200 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-34-200T Date and Time 02 Feb 05 at 11:54 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Mount Tauhara Flying Hours(Total) 2950 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 634 Injuries (Fatal) 3 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 85 Taic Reference 05-003 Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis On Wednesday 2 February 2005, ZK-FMW, a Piper PA34-200T Seneca, was on an air transport charter flight from Ardmore to Taupo with a pilot and 2 passengers on board. During the instrument approach to Taupo Aerodrome the aircraft deviated left of the publis hed final approach track and at 1154 struck Mount Tauhara, 8 km from the aerodrome. The 3 occupants were killed on impact and the aircraft was destroyed. No obvious cause for the accident could be determined. Autopsy reports showed the pilot had consumed cannabis, probably between 12 and 24 hours before the accident. While cannabis can adversely affect a person's ability to operate an aircraft, its effects can vary greatly in individuals, so this could not be conclusively identified as a cause of this accident.
05/187	2005-01-31 18:30:00	Gordonton	Micro Aviation Bantam B22J	Loading... Occurrence 05/187 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Micro Aviation Bantam B22J Date and Time 31 Jan 05 at 18:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 51 Location Gordonton Flying Hours(Total) 400 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis During a local flight a significant vibration occurred in the engine. The pilot immediately carried out an emergency landing into a paddock but was unable to prevent the aircraft from entering a ditch. The pilot suffered minor injuries and the passengerb ack injuries. Investigation found that the rocker assembly locking mechanism on the #2 cylinder had failed owing to fatigue, and this ultimately led to the cylinder not operating effectively.
05/179	2005-01-29 11:49:00	7 km south Gibbston	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 05/179 Nature Of Flight Policing Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 29 Jan 05 at 11:49 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 33 Location 7 km south Gibbston Flying Hours(Total) 3023 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 500 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 178 Taic Reference 05-002 Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis On Saturday 29 January 2005, at 1149, Scott Air Cessna 172 ZK-LLB was on a Police cannabis plantation spotting operation from Queenstown, when it collided with the valley side in Doolans Creek Valley 7 km south of Gibbston. The pilot and Police observer w ere killed and the aircraft was destroyed. While circling in a confined mountainous valley the aircraft briefly descended to a low altitude which did not conserve adequate manoeuvring margins from the valley sides. A further more rapid descent led to the aircraft colliding with the valley side in controlled flight. The cause of this further descent was not determined.
05/180	2005-01-29 09:30:00	Ruahine Corner	Cessna 172	Loading... Occurrence 05/180 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 172 Date and Time 29 Jan 05 at 09:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 58 Location Ruahine Corner Flying Hours(Total) 916 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 40 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage - Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis The aircraft failed to get airborne while taking off at 4000 amsl into a light headwind. The pilot was not injured but the right undercarriage leg was torn off and the propeller damaged.
05/170	2005-01-27 17:45:00	Moerangi Station	Cessna U206G	Loading... Occurrence 05/170 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna U206G Date and Time 27 Jan 05 at 17:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 50 Location Moerangi Station Flying Hours(Total) 981 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 900 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sept/Oct 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The pilot was landing his own aircraft on to a steep topdressing strip which faced to the west, there was a quartering tailwind at the time. The initial ground contact resulted in a bounce followed by another, the pilot initiated a go-around but in avoiding a concrete fertilizer bin clipped a fence with the right hand main wheel and the right hand elevator horn. The aircraft came to rest some 150 metres after hitting the fence with the right hand wing striking a tree stump.
05/138	2005-01-24 13:00:00	Heriot, West Otago	Fletcher FU24A-950M	Loading... Occurrence 05/138 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Fletcher FU24A-950M Date and Time 24 Jan 05 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Heriot, West Otago Flying Hours(Total) 3900 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3300 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 124 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis It was reported that the aircraft veered off the runway during landing and crashed into some trees.
05/45	2005-01-17 12:45:00	Ardmore	Europa XS	Loading... Occurrence 05/45 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Europa XS Date and Time 17 Jan 05 at 12:45 Pilot Licence ATPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 27 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 4000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 60 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis It was reported that the pilot lost control of the aircraft during touchdown. The aircraft ground-looped, the propeller contacting the runway.
05/40	2005-01-16 20:10:00	L Taupo	Seawind 3000	Loading... Occurrence 05/40 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Seawind 3000 Date and Time 16 Jan 05 at 20:10 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 60 Location L Taupo Flying Hours(Total) 1429 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 221 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 02 Aug 07 Synopsis The float-plane had sustained some damage on the nose area from earlier takeoff attempts and, after repairs had been carried out by the pilot, crashed on the 4th takeoff attempt. This was possibly due to contact with a boat wake on the takeoff run. The pi lot later died from his injuries. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
05/39	2005-01-14 16:00:00	Tauranga	Lancair 360	Loading... Occurrence 05/39 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Lancair 360 Date and Time 14 Jan 05 at 16:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 286 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 93 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 24 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage substantial Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The pilot landed the aircraft fast and flat in gusty conditions. The aircraft bounced twice with increasing amplitude. After the second bounce, the aircraft touched down nose wheel first and the nose wheel collapsed before the aircraft skidded to a stop .
05/32	2005-01-12 16:30:00	Mauriceville	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 05/32 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 12 Jan 05 at 16:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 65 Location Mauriceville Flying Hours(Total) 26370 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 135 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis During takeoff the aircraft engine burst into flames. The aircraft veered off the strip and through a fence, damaging the propeller and airframe. An engineering investigation revealed the cause of the engine failure was the breaking of two compressor turb ine blades at their root due to fatigue failure. The broken blades subsequently damaged other blades and parts in the engine gas path. The investigation involved a CAA person in conjunction with the STC holder visiting the Walter factory at Prague to witness the stripping of this engine and discuss previous Walter engine failures. As a result of this visit, Walter engineers came to New Zealand and replaced the compressor turbine wheel and blades on an engine currently operating in New Zealand. The removed turbine blades were returned to the Walter factory to be critically examined by their metallurgy section. The Walter engineers also conducted two seminars in the North Island and one in the South Island for operators and engineers associated with the Walter engine.
05/31	2005-01-12 16:00:00	Omarama Saddle	Rolladen-Schneider LS 1-f	Loading... Occurrence 05/31 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rolladen-Schneider LS 1-f Date and Time 12 Jan 05 at 16:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 44 Location Omarama Saddle Flying Hours(Total) 273 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 107 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The pilot was on a private flight in the company of another glider, operating in the locality of Omarama. The conditions of the day indicated that the pilot would be making use of thermals and some ridge soaring. The glider had struck the ridge, close tot he summit, in an approximately straight and level attitude. The wreckage of the glider was sighted within minutes of the accident, by the accompanying glider. The first people to arrive at the accident scene found the pilot had been killed during the impact. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
05/1	2005-01-02 14:20:00	Tauranga	PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk"	Loading... Occurrence 05/1 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk" Date and Time 02 Jan 05 at 14:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 200 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 50 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The glider was caught in heavy sink created from a wave effect set up from the wind across the Kaimai Ranges. A forced landing was carried out 3 km west of Tauranga. On the approach the glider clipped a power pole. The pilot was attempting to reach a park , which subsequently was determined to be an unsatisfactory landing area.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
04/4102	2004-12-31 10:15:00	Bridge Pa	Boeing-Stearman A75N1	Loading... Occurrence 04/4102 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Boeing-Stearman A75N1 Date and Time 31 Dec 04 at 10:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Bridge Pa Flying Hours(Total) 400 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 12 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 12 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage - Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The pilot had completed approximately ten circuits. During the landing roll of the final circuit, the aircraft began to veer left. The pilot believed he used insufficient rudder to keep the aircraft straight and a ground loop began. He increased power bu t the aircraft then collided with the aerodrome perimeter fence and ended up in the adjacent vineyard.
04/4101	2004-12-29 18:00:00	Taieri Ad	Sonex Ltd Sonex	Loading... Occurrence 04/4101 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Sonex Ltd Sonex Date and Time 29 Dec 04 at 18:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Taieri Ad Flying Hours(Total) 459 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 107 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 25 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2006 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The microlight was taxiing on the runway when the left wheel detached itself from the undercarriage, resulting in damage to the propeller and wing tip. Investigation revealed that the lefthand main landing gear axle weld had failed; it had been working f or some time.
04/4054	2004-12-22 13:00:00	Wanganui River, Westland	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 04/4054 Nature Of Flight transport passenger A to B Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 22 Dec 04 at 13:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Wanganui River, Westland Flying Hours(Total) 3455 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 415 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 40 Taic Reference 04-009 Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage destroyed Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis The helicopter was carrying a party of three kayakers into the upper reaches of the Wanganui River, South Westland. The party's kayaks and paddles were suspended in a cargo net underneath the helicopter. As the helicopter flew up the river, the net swun g back and struck the tail rotor, resulting in an immediate loss of tail rotor control. The pilot regained control by promptly entering an autorotation and made a successful, but heavy, forced landing on to the riverbed. An ensuing fire destroyed the helicopter, but all four occupants escaped with minor scratches and bruises only.
04/4035	2004-12-20 21:00:00	Bonshaw Park Taupo	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 04/4035 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 20 Dec 04 at 21:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 33 Location Bonshaw Park Taupo Flying Hours(Total) - POB - Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The pilot vacated the helicopter, leaving the engine running. The collective moved up and the helicopter took off, turned 360 degrees, and went 10 feet into the air before settling in some pine trees.
04/3982	2004-12-15 15:00:00	Cable Bay	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 04/3982 Nature Of Flight transport passenger A to A Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 15 Dec 04 at 15:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Cable Bay Flying Hours(Total) 650 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 240 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 131 Taic Reference 04-008 Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis On Wednesday 15 December 2004 at about 1450, ZK-JES, a Cessna 172, on a flight from Kerikeri to Waitiki Airstrip, ditched in Cable Bay when the pilot could no longer continue flying visually, because of the weather conditions. One of the 2 passengers drow ned, and the other passenger and the pilot were seriously injured. The pilot was inadvertently caught in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions with low cloud, mist and poor visibility. The deterioration was brought about by a fast moving frontal system, which quickly lowered the ambient air temperature to that of the unusually high dew point temperature. The rapid deterioration removed the pilot's options of diverting to his alternate aerodrome or returning to his departure aerodrome. Because he could not land on a nearby beach the pilot had no option but to ditch.
04/3935	2004-12-13 09:30:00	Puketitiri	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 04/3935 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 13 Dec 04 at 09:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 43 Location Puketitiri Flying Hours(Total) 1409 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 120 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 47 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage substantial Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis The helicopter's skid hit the ground during a spray run when the pilot found the aircraft had insufficient power remaining to climb clear. The aircraft came to rest on its tail section.
04/3930	2004-12-12 12:00:00	Mount White Station	Cessna 172M	Loading... Occurrence 04/3930 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna 172M Date and Time 12 Dec 04 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Mount White Station Flying Hours(Total) 180 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 11 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 21 Apr 05 Synopsis It was reported that, while circling for a landing, the aircraft experienced considerable sink and failed to maintain height. A left turn was then carried out as the aircraft was going to be short of the runway. The aircraft hit the sloping ground below a terrace and came to a stop upside down. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.
04/3857	2004-12-03 16:05:00	Great Barrier	Lancair Internationa Lancair 360	Loading... Occurrence 04/3857 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Lancair Internationa Lancair 360 Date and Time 03 Dec 04 at 16:05 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 59 Location Great Barrier Flying Hours(Total) 271 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 93 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 12 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The aircraft was landing on Runway 28 at Great Barrier in moderately gusty crosswind conditions. The aircraft landed on the grass to the left of the seal. The nose gear compression strut failed. The wheel assembly rotated aft, lowering the aircraft slight ly, causing the propeller to strike the grass and turf.
04/3754	2004-11-30 09:54:00	Mt Taranaki	Piper PA-34-200T	Loading... Occurrence 04/3754 Nature Of Flight FREIGHT ONLY Aircraft Model Piper PA-34-200T Date and Time 30 Nov 04 at 09:54 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 41 Location Mt Taranaki Flying Hours(Total) 2560 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 180 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference 04-007 Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis On Tuesday 30 November 2004, ZK-JAN, a Piper PA34-200T Seneca II, was on an air transport charter flight returning to Nelson from New Plymouth with the pilot and one passenger on board. After departing New Plymouth and obtaining approval to operate up to8 500 feet under visual flight rules, the aircraft struck Mount Taranaki / Egmont about 150 feet below the summit. The 2 occupants were killed on impact and the aircraft was destroyed. The probable cause of the accident was the pilot unknowingly losing visual reference with the mountain. The pilot may have entered cloud as he flew south, or been unable to distinguish the snow and ice covered summit against a cloud background, or the nose of the aircraft could have obscured his view of the summit as he approached directly towards it.
04/3712	2004-11-27 09:00:00	Taumarunui	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 04/3712 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 27 Nov 04 at 09:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 31 Location Taumarunui Flying Hours(Total) 4000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 65 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 08 Damage destroyed Date Published 07 Mar 08 Synopsis The helicopter crashed into a paddock after takeoff during agricultural operations. One main rotor blade had separated in flight and was found some distance from the main wreckage. The pilot experienced an in-flight vibration, which was not as severe as d escribed in the applicable Airworthiness Directive. On the flight preceding the accident, the pilot reported a mild out-of-track vibration that had not been present the day before. He shut down the helicopter and visually inspected the rotor blades and rotor head. Although NZ AD DCA/R22/40A requires a 10X visual plus eddy current examination, he did not believe the AD applied, as the onset of vibration was not "sudden or severe" as detailed in the AD. In the CAA investigation, a metallurgical analysis has been completed, and the specialist report concluded that the main rotor blade failed due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the edge of a bolt hole in the blade root fitting. It was concluded that the helicopter had been operated in such a way that the loading on the blade was frequently higher than that expected by the manufacturer. There was no evidence of mechanical damage or corrosion contributing to the failure.
04/3939	2004-11-22 06:30:00	Taihape	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 04/3939 Nature Of Flight ferry/positioning Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 22 Nov 04 at 06:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 30 Location Taihape Flying Hours(Total) 880 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 649 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 79 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage - Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The pilot was positioning the helicopter at a dam site for a spraying sortie when a light tail wind gust resulted in a loss in rotor RPM, forcing the pilot to land in a swamp area. As the pilot was landing the helicopter, the tail rotor struck the dam wal l.
04/3988	2004-11-20 13:00:00	Rangiwahia	Glaser-Dirks DG-200	Loading... Occurrence 04/3988 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Glaser-Dirks DG-200 Date and Time 20 Nov 04 at 13:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Rangiwahia Flying Hours(Total) 967 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 27 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 17 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis During a landing in a soft paddock, the glider's undercarriage was torn from the fuselage.
04/3553	2004-11-14 11:35:00	Hawera	Denney Kitfox II	Loading... Occurrence 04/3553 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Denney Kitfox II Date and Time 14 Nov 04 at 11:35 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 76 Location Hawera Flying Hours(Total) 1026 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 297 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The aircraft landed with a 25-knot tailwind and failed to stop before the end of the runway. The aircraft went through a fence and tipped over onto its back.
04/3545	2004-11-11 16:45:00	Rotorua Ad	Cessna 185B	Loading... Occurrence 04/3545 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Cessna 185B Date and Time 11 Nov 04 at 16:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Rotorua Ad Flying Hours(Total) 440 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 160 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis While making a wheel landing during circuit training, the owner/pilot applied heavy braking that the instructor was unable to counteract, and the aircraft nosed over onto its back.
04/3506	2004-11-09 12:30:00	Drury Airfield	PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk"	Loading... Occurrence 04/3506 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk" Date and Time 09 Nov 04 at 12:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Drury Airfield Flying Hours(Total) 26 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 4 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage destroyed Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The pilot was on his second solo flight in the glider and was being winch launched, when shortly after becoming airborne the glider veered to the right of the runway centreline at a very high nose up attitude. Shortly thereafter, the towline back release d and the glider immediately entered a spin to the right which was not recovered in the height available. The aircraft struck the ground a short distance from the airfield and the pilot received serious injuries.
04/3505	2004-11-07 18:20:00	Ladbrooks	Rutan Quickie U/L	Loading... Occurrence 04/3505 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Rutan Quickie U/L Date and Time 07 Nov 04 at 18:20 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 44 Location Ladbrooks Flying Hours(Total) 47 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 22 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis It was reported that the aircraft may have experienced an engine failure during flight. The pilot made a forced landing into a paddock, where the aircraft turned upside down.
04/3477	2004-11-01 09:21:00	Feilding	M. Gillespie Helithruster	Loading... Occurrence 04/3477 Nature Of Flight TEST Aircraft Model M. Gillespie Helithruster Date and Time 01 Nov 04 at 09:21 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Feilding Flying Hours(Total) 1300 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 23 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis It was reported that the aircraft was experiencing a vibration during the downwind leg of the circuit. The vibration worsened during final approach. A rough landing was then carried out to avoid the aircraft hitting a fence.
04/3418	2004-10-28 14:05:00	Wanaka	Tecnam P2002 Sierra	Loading... Occurrence 04/3418 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Tecnam P2002 Sierra Date and Time 28 Oct 04 at 14:05 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 31 Location Wanaka Flying Hours(Total) 1100 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 78 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 41 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage - Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis During a type rating with a student (CPL holder) a forced landing without power simulation was being practised. At about 20 feet above the ground, the airspeed decreased and the aircraft stalled dropping the right wing which struck the ground. The propel ler and nose landing gear were also damaged.
04/3490	2004-10-27 18:30:00	Hawera	Glasflugel Mosquito	Loading... Occurrence 04/3490 Nature Of Flight Towing Aircraft Model Glasflugel Mosquito Date and Time 27 Oct 04 at 18:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 58 Location Hawera Flying Hours(Total) 206 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 4 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The glider was being towed during takeoff at Hawera. At approximately 250 feet, the tow rope released from the tow plane. The glider pilot made a 180-degree turn back onto Runway 07. The glider's right wing struck the ground, resulting in the fuselage bre aking in two.
04/3397	2004-10-25 15:05:00	Lottin Point	Cessna 150H	Loading... Occurrence 04/3397 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 150H Date and Time 25 Oct 04 at 15:05 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Lottin Point Flying Hours(Total) 990 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 631 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 16 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage substantial Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis During the cruise, the engine began to run rough and altitude could not be maintained. The pilot carried out a forced landing into a paddock but incurred substantial damage to the aircraft.
04/3399	2004-10-24 14:42:00	Tanners Airstrip	Tecnam P96 Golf	Loading... Occurrence 04/3399 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Tecnam P96 Golf Date and Time 24 Oct 04 at 14:42 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 62 Location Tanners Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 9000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 350 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage Minor Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The dual training exercise was short field landings. At the airstrip there was a 12 knot crosswind with windshear being experienced, three circuits were successfully completed. On the next approach,windshear was experienced crossing the threshold. Although full power was applied to arrest the rate of descent, the aircraft landed heavily causing the nose gear to collapse causing damage to the propeller, engine mount, and undercarriage.
04/3396	2004-10-23 16:30:00	Omihi Stn	Cessna A188	Loading... Occurrence 04/3396 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Cessna A188 Date and Time 23 Oct 04 at 16:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Omihi Stn Flying Hours(Total) 20480 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5000 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 30 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 27 Mar 07 Synopsis The pilot was conducting an agricultural operation engaged in spreading solid fertiliser in suspension with water. The pilot appeared to commence his takeoff normally and continue out of the line of sight of the ground crew, who were alerted to the accide nt by smoke coming from the direction of the end of the sloping airstrip. The first persons on the scene found that the aircraft was on fire and could see no signs of life. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
04/3398	2004-10-23 14:45:00	Taupo	Piper PA-25-235	Loading... Occurrence 04/3398 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Piper PA-25-235 Date and Time 23 Oct 04 at 14:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 58 Location Taupo Flying Hours(Total) 285 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 15 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis The pilot, who was obtaining a type rating, rounded out too high, and did not apply recovery power. The aeroplane landed heavily. The aircraft is a single-seater, so by necessity the instructor was observing from the ground.
04/3106	2004-09-25 11:45:00	Glenorchy	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 04/3106 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 25 Sep 04 at 11:45 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 54 Location Glenorchy Flying Hours(Total) 488 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 145 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 46 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 05 Damage substantial Date Published 04 Feb 05 Synopsis It was reported that the helicopter experienced a hard landing. The landing skid collapsed and the helicopter tipped over, causing substantial damage. The hard landing was caused by the pilot inadvertently hitting the hydraulic boost switch when aiming fo r the load release button. The design of this system is now being reconsidered by the FAA.
04/3039	2004-09-22 09:45:00	Coromandel	Cessna U206G	Loading... Occurrence 04/3039 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Cessna U206G Date and Time 22 Sep 04 at 09:45 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 29 Location Coromandel Flying Hours(Total) 1286 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 298 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 21 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The chief pilot was completing route and aerodrome training with a new pilot recently employed by the company, there were no passengers on board the aircraft. Runway 30 was being used with 15 knots of crosswind gusting to 20 knots. The chief pilotes timated the total wind speed as 20 to 25 knots gusting to 30 knots. The aircraft was lined up full length on runway 30 and full power applied. The aircraft accelerated normally, immediately after lift off at approximately 5 feet agl, he aircraft experienced a substantial crosswind gust from the left which weathercocked the aircraft and dumped it back on the ground. At this stage, the aircraft was heading for the airfield boundary fence and perimeter drainage ditch. The pilot applied full aft elevator to clear the ditch and fence. The aircraft became airborne again but the right hand undercarriage hit the fence and the propeller picked up the fence wire. The decision was made to land the aircraft in the adjacent paddock.
04/2877	2004-09-08 14:20:00	Ardmore	Bede BD-5B	Loading... Occurrence 04/2877 Nature Of Flight FLIGHT TEST Aircraft Model Bede BD-5B Date and Time 08 Sep 04 at 14:20 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 61 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 3031 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Feb 05 Synopsis The aircraft landed heavily short of the sealed runway threshold. The undercarriage collapsed, and the aircraft slid along the runway, coming to rest on the grass beside. The pilot reported that he had selected full flap while he had a low power setting.H e believed this, plus a slight windshear, may have led to a wing-drop stall, which he was unable to recover from before the aircraft hit the ground.
04/2822	2004-09-04 15:00:00	Gwavas Airstrip	Cessna A188B	Loading... Occurrence 04/2822 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Cessna A188B Date and Time 04 Sep 04 at 15:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Gwavas Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 3300 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 80 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis During takeoff the pilot experienced a gust of wind on the tail; this resulted in the aircraft settling down on the topdressing strip about 150 metres from the end of the strip, which had a boundary fence. The aircraft hit the fence and then went over a 5 0-metre bank before coming to rest in a creek bed.
04/2759	2004-08-29 15:12:00	Clevedon	Ryan ST-M S2	Loading... Occurrence 04/2759 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Ryan ST-M S2 Date and Time 29 Aug 04 at 15:12 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 43 Location Clevedon Flying Hours(Total) 350 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 200 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2006 Damage Substantial? Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The aircraft engine failed en route, and the pilot carried out a forced landing into a field. The engine suffered a catastrophic failure due to the magneto drive gear failing, and this in turn affected oil pump operation.
04/2717	2004-08-24 14:00:00	Murchison	Cessna 152	Loading... Occurrence 04/2717 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Cessna 152 Date and Time 24 Aug 04 at 14:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 29 Location Murchison Flying Hours(Total) 171 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 110 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 62 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage minor Date Published 22 Oct 04 Synopsis It was reported that the pilot made a precautionary landing into a field, after getting lost. During the landing roll the aircraft hit a wire fence, causing minor damage.
04/2731	2004-08-22 15:30:00	Taylor River, Omaka	Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus HS 7	Loading... Occurrence 04/2731 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus HS 7 Date and Time 22 Aug 04 at 15:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 51 Location Taylor River, Omaka Flying Hours(Total) 200 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Minor Date Published 26 Jul 07 Synopsis While operating out of Omaka in a 20-knot westerly, the glider was unable to reach the aerodrome and landed in a river bed.
04/2690	2004-08-22 08:15:00	Boyd Airstrip	Piper PA-18	Loading... Occurrence 04/2690 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Piper PA-18 Date and Time 22 Aug 04 at 08:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 35 Location Boyd Airstrip Flying Hours(Total) 471 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 460 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 170 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 04 Mar 05 Synopsis It was reported that the aircraft lost power after takeoff. The aircraft then landed in a puddle at low speed and flipped over. Carburettor icing was suspected as the cause of the power loss.
04/2689	2004-08-20 16:00:00	Te Aroha Ad	Piper PA-32-260	Loading... Occurrence 04/2689 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-32-260 Date and Time 20 Aug 04 at 16:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Te Aroha Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1592 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 23 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis The aircraft landed on a soft paddock instead of the runway, causing damage to the aircraft. Some confusion existed over which runway was in use, in spite of the white crosses designating a closed runway being in place.
04/2396	2004-07-31 14:55:00	Lower Hutt	Robinson R44 II	Loading... Occurrence 04/2396 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Robinson R44 II Date and Time 31 Jul 04 at 14:55 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 55 Location Lower Hutt Flying Hours(Total) 1246 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 124 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 35 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The helicopter was spraying downhill on sloping ground near a residential property, when the tail rotor struck some cut gorse bushes, damaging the tailrotor blades. This resulted in the pilot losing control and making a forced landing. The pilot was uninj ured, but the main rotor, tail rotor, tail boom, and skids were damaged.
04/2382	2004-07-29 18:49:00	Timaru	Cessna A185E	Loading... Occurrence 04/2382 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Cessna A185E Date and Time 29 Jul 04 at 18:49 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 44 Location Timaru Flying Hours(Total) 4100 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1840 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 70 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 05 Damage Destroyed Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The aircraft took off from Timaru airfield after uplifting a small amount of fuel. The aircraft headed out to the coast and then flew up the coastline towards Ashburton at about 700 to 800 feet. When near overhead the Opihi River, the engine gave a surgea nd stopped. A righthand turn was carried out over the sea to face the aircraft into wind. A successful ditching was carried out, and the pilot was able to swim to shore. The aircraft was not recovered, and no wreckage has been found. The cause of the engine failure could not be determined.
04/2204	2004-07-10 17:04:00	Te Aroha Ad	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 04/2204 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 10 Jul 04 at 17:04 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 20 Location Te Aroha Ad Flying Hours(Total) 71 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 54 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 17 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis The aircraft landed at the Te Aroha airstrip and sank into the soft ground, causing extensive damage to the aircraft. The airstrip has three parallel vectors, and due to the wet conditions only one was open. The pilot had landed one of the closed vectors, despite its being marked by white crosses.
04/2142	2004-07-05 09:55:00	Hicks Bay	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 04/2142 Nature Of Flight other aerial work Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 05 Jul 04 at 09:55 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Hicks Bay Flying Hours(Total) 18116 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 2871 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 235 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage substantial Date Published 18 Dec 07 Synopsis During takeoff from an agricultural airstrip the engine stopped producing power. The aircraft was force-landed onto a river bed, with no injuries to the two crew.
04/2143	2004-07-04 21:15:00	Switzerland	Pacific Aerospace 750XL	Loading... Occurrence 04/2143 Nature Of Flight PARACHUTING Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace 750XL Date and Time 04 Jul 04 at 21:15 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 41 Location Switzerland Flying Hours(Total) 6700 POB 14 Flying Hours (on Type) 15 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Minor Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis Fourteen skydivers were completing a jump in three groups. The first group departed successfully. During the second group's departure, one skydiver struck the aircraft tailplane. He was uninjured, but the aircraft received damage to the tailplane area.
04/2011	2004-06-14 16:15:00	Wigram Ad	Europa Aircraft Europa Classic	Loading... Occurrence 04/2011 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Europa Aircraft Europa Classic Date and Time 14 Jun 04 at 16:15 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 46 Location Wigram Ad Flying Hours(Total) 13500 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 6 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 125 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Feb 05 Synopsis It was reported that on touchdown the undercarriage downlock latch opened and the gear collapsed, causing significant damage to the propeller and wing.
04/1931	2004-06-10 13:55:00	Te Kowhai	Zlin Aviation Savage	Loading... Occurrence 04/1931 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Zlin Aviation Savage Date and Time 10 Jun 04 at 13:55 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 72 Location Te Kowhai Flying Hours(Total) 1289 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 31 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 29 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 2006 Damage substantial Date Published 22 Oct 04 Synopsis The pilot was performing a touch-and-go. After landing, the pilot applied full power, the tail lifted, but the aircraft drifted to the right and struck a hedge causing substantial damage.
04/1641	2004-05-17 17:00:00	Kereu River	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 04/1641 Nature Of Flight other aerial work Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 17 May 04 at 17:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 43 Location Kereu River Flying Hours(Total) 6497 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 5000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 168 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The shooter exited the helicopter while in the hover, to recover two shot deer. The strop was under the seat of the helicopter, and as the shooter lifted the hinged seat, the strop or seat restricted the cyclic. This caused the aircraft to tip backwards a nd come to rest in a river bed. The helicopter was substantially damaged but there were no injuries.
04/1624	2004-05-16 06:20:00	Rangiuru	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 04/1624 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 16 May 04 at 06:20 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 35 Location Rangiuru Flying Hours(Total) 1302 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 45 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 08 Damage Destroyed Date Published 02 Aug 07 Synopsis The helicopter was in cruise flight at 500 ft agl when an engine connecting rod failed. The subsequent autorotation and hard landing ruptured the fuel tank, resulting in a fire and destruction of the helicopter. The pilot survived with serious injuries a nd the passenger was killed. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
04/1625	2004-05-14 11:00:00	Hurunui	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 04/1625 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 14 May 04 at 11:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 33 Location Hurunui Flying Hours(Total) 618 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 240 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 76 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 05 Damage - Date Published 22 Oct 04 Synopsis It was reported that after take off, on a solo spraying sortie, the helicopter's rotor rpm decreased. The pilot attempted to jettison the spray load and turned the helicopter for a landing. The pilot, however, undershot the approach to the elevated landin g site, and the tail rotor struck the uneven ground. The accident was possibly caused by the spray tank, which reportedly failed to jettison its load. This caused the pilot to misjudge his approach and suffer the heavy landing.
04/1567	2004-05-12 15:15:00	Waingawa R	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 04/1567 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 12 May 04 at 15:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Waingawa R Flying Hours(Total) 2600 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1980 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 144 Taic Reference 04-004 Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis During autorotation training, the pilot recovered late, and the aircraft struck the river bed, causing damage to the tail rotor and tail boom.
04/1478	2004-05-04 07:40:00	Rakaia Gorge	Piper PA-28-140	Loading... Occurrence 04/1478 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-140 Date and Time 04 May 04 at 07:40 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Rakaia Gorge Flying Hours(Total) 1149 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 39 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The aircraft skidded on landing and collided with a fertiliser bin at the end of the strip. The right wing sustained substantial damage, all three undercarriage legs were ripped off and the engine cowling was damaged.
04/1354	2004-04-23 08:50:00	nr Mokoreta	Bell (Garlick) UH-1B	Loading... Occurrence 04/1354 Nature Of Flight FERRY/POSITIONING Aircraft Model Bell (Garlick) UH-1B Date and Time 23 Apr 04 at 08:50 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 48 Location nr Mokoreta Flying Hours(Total) 3780 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 566 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 55 Taic Reference 04-003 Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The Helicopter Services UH-1B helicopter ZK-HSF was on a ferry flight to Gore to facilitate maintenance work. En route near Mokoreta a main rotor blade separated, the helicopter broke up and fell to the ground. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed and the helicopter was destroyed. The accident resulted from fatigue failure of a tension-torsion (TT) strap, a critical rotor hub component. The fatigue cracking had probably been initiated by an unreported rotor overspeed event.
04/1180	2004-04-13 17:00:00	Taieri	R Simmes 2 Place Gyro	Loading... Occurrence 04/1180 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model R Simmes 2 Place Gyro Date and Time 13 Apr 04 at 17:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 46 Location Taieri Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 07 Jun 07 Synopsis The pilot reported that the aircraft lost power after takeoff, and he had to make an emergency landing. The gyrocopter rolled over on landing and was substantially damaged.
04/1046	2004-03-29 15:30:00	Ruawai	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 04/1046 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 29 Mar 04 at 15:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 32 Location Ruawai Flying Hours(Total) 2836 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1611 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 90 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis During a touch-and-go the RH main undercarriage detached from the wing. The aircraft then carried out an emergency landing and sustained further damage. The operator carried out an investigation and found that one of the main gear attachment bolts may ha ve failed from fatigue and this may have been attributed to "operational working". Associated references for the installation and inspection details for these bolts refer AD DCA/PA 38/17B and Service Bulletin Piper SB 673A.
04/1039	2004-03-27 16:10:00	Whangarei	North American Harvard 2A*	Loading... Occurrence 04/1039 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model North American Harvard 2A* Date and Time 27 Mar 04 at 16:10 Pilot Licence ATPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Whangarei Flying Hours(Total) 16012 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 468 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis The Harvard ground-looped on landing, damaging the gear and wing tip. The aircraft was towed off the runway.
04/960	2004-03-22 13:10:00	Rangiora	Cessna P210N	Loading... Occurrence 04/960 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Cessna P210N Date and Time 22 Mar 04 at 13:10 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 66 Location Rangiora Flying Hours(Total) 16850 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 130 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis The aircraft was carrying out touch-and-go circuit training when the instructor decided to demonstrate a circuit to the student. Control was handed over to the instructor during the crosswind leg. At the handover, the student also raised the gear. The ins tructor did not realise this, and he also failed to check three greens on finals. The aircraft landed wheels-up. The propeller was substantially damaged, and the fuselage received minor skin damage.
04/1047	2004-03-19 18:30:00	Pukeatua	Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300	Loading... Occurrence 04/1047 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 Date and Time 19 Mar 04 at 18:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Pukeatua Flying Hours(Total) 460 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 112 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The microlight experienced a loss of power on final approach into a private strip. The aircraft made a forced landing in a field and impacted a fence, causing substantial damage. It is suspected that the aircraft suffered fuel starvation.
04/940	2004-03-19 10:16:00	nr Kaiaua	Potez-Air Fouga C.M.170 Magister	Loading... Occurrence 04/940 Nature Of Flight Private Aircraft Model Potez-Air Fouga C.M.170 Magister Date and Time 19 Mar 04 at 10:16 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location nr Kaiaua Flying Hours(Total) 1780 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 90 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The pilot and crewmember were conducting a flight in preparation for an air display routine at an air show when the aircraft was seen by numerous witnesses to climb and enter cloud. A short time later, the aircraft was observed to exit cloud in a steep sp iralling dive that continued until the aircraft struck the sea. Both occupants were killed on impact. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
04/954	2004-03-15 08:00:00	Napier	Air Tractor AT-502B	Loading... Occurrence 04/954 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Air Tractor AT-502B Date and Time 15 Mar 04 at 08:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 49 Location Napier Flying Hours(Total) 9659 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1496 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 123 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Feb 07 Synopsis It was reported that on approach the aircraft experienced windshear. This resulted in a heavy landing, damaging the propeller and exhaust. It was found that an incorrect combination of parts was used in the assembly of the propeller during a previous over haul.
04/887	2004-03-13 10:15:00	Alexandra	Avid Flyer Aerobat	Loading... Occurrence 04/887 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Avid Flyer Aerobat Date and Time 13 Mar 04 at 10:15 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 47 Location Alexandra Flying Hours(Total) 478 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 210 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage not known Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis The microlight aircraft suffered a ground loop on takeoff. The pilot reported that he had little experience in taildragger aircraft on sealed runways. He will undertake further specific training.
04/1117	2004-03-12 16:00:00	Kinohaku	NZ Aerospace FU24-954	Loading... Occurrence 04/1117 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-954 Date and Time 12 Mar 04 at 16:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location Kinohaku Flying Hours(Total) 9970 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 600 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 230 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sept/Oct 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 04 Mar 05 Synopsis It was reported that on roll-out after landing, the starboard wheel dropped into a hole in the airstrip, resulting in the main undercarriage leg breaking at the cylinder below the skin at the wing. The aircraft slid for 30 metres before coming to rest.
04/788	2004-03-06 17:15:00	Rotorua	Vans RV 6A	Loading... Occurrence 04/788 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Vans RV 6A Date and Time 06 Mar 04 at 17:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 64 Location Rotorua Flying Hours(Total) 400 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 20 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage substantial Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis It was reported that the aircraft landed heavily, causing the nose wheel to collapse.
04/868	2004-03-04 15:45:00	Hinds	Cessna 172K	Loading... Occurrence 04/868 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 172K Date and Time 04 Mar 04 at 15:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Hinds Flying Hours(Total) 486 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 165 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 11 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage minor Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis After landing on a dairy lane (cattle race) the aircraft's right wing struck a windsock. This swung the aircraft through 90 degrees, and the left wing impacted a fence post, causing minor damage.
04/769	2004-02-20 16:35:00	Tekapo	Schleicher ASH 25	Loading... Occurrence 04/769 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Schleicher ASH 25 Date and Time 20 Feb 04 at 16:35 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Glider) Pilot Age 57 Location Tekapo Flying Hours(Total) 3050 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 187 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 261 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis During a cross-country training flight an outlanding became necessary. The instructor noted a crosswind during the circuit but did not notice the tailwind component. On landing the left wing contacted the ground, resulting in a groundloop. The glider sust ained substantial fuselage damage.
04/2825	2004-02-05 18:00:00	West Melton	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 04/2825 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 05 Feb 04 at 18:00 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 25 Location West Melton Flying Hours(Total) 50 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 50 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 38 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sept/Oct 05 Damage substantial Date Published 22 Oct 04 Synopsis The pilot decided to abort the take off, during a touch-and-go. When the brakes were applied, the aircraft bounced over the intersection between runway 04 and 17. The aircraft then impacted the ground, nose first, causing severe damage to the aircraft.
04/342	2004-02-05 08:30:00	Waiotahi Beach	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 04/342 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 05 Feb 04 at 08:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 46 Location Waiotahi Beach Flying Hours(Total) 4105 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1859 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 73 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/ Feb 05 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The helicopter had an engine failure during the cruise on a ferry flight. A forced landing was attempted on a beach. The aircraft, however, rolled over on landing due to the soft sand, which caused substantial damage. Water was discovered in the fuel syst em. Water checks and refuelling had been carried out during the pre-flight. Exceptionally heavy rain had occurred the previous night.
04/299	2004-02-01 10:30:00	Masterton	Hughes 269C	Loading... Occurrence 04/299 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Hughes 269C Date and Time 01 Feb 04 at 10:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Masterton Flying Hours(Total) 2440 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 1870 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 167 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The helicopter was on a training flight when a whine was heard through the headsets of the operating crew. The pilot elected to carry out a precautionary landing, but during the flare the tail rotor drive failed, and as a consequence the helicopter lande d heavily on one skid. The subsequent engineering investigation found the tail rotor drive pinion had failed forward of the retaining nut on the aft end.
04/288	2004-01-30 10:30:00	Whatatutu	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 04/288 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 30 Jan 04 at 10:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 45 Location Whatatutu Flying Hours(Total) 14662 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 378 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The helicopter was conducting agricultural operations when the engine ceased operating. An autorotation was then carried out but the aircraft received substantial damage on landing. An engineering inspection later determined that the PC line to the fuelc ontrol unit had failed.
04/253	2004-01-27 13:05:00	Stratford	Parsons/Reid GHR-T	Loading... Occurrence 04/253 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Parsons/Reid GHR-T Date and Time 27 Jan 04 at 13:05 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 50 Location Stratford Flying Hours(Total) 126 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 16 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis The pilot reported that on takeoff from a paddock, the left wheel of the gyrocopter went into a depression, and the resulting damage caused the aircraft to fall onto its side and the main rotors to strike the ground.
04/221	2004-01-25 16:00:00	Ruahine Corner	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 04/221 Nature Of Flight transport passenger A to B Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 25 Jan 04 at 16:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 25 Location Ruahine Corner Flying Hours(Total) - POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage minor Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis It was reported that the helicopter landed in a clearing in the Ruahine Ranges to drop off hunters. While the aircraft was being positioned, the tail rotor made contact with some bushes.
04/220	2004-01-24 16:00:00	Whitford	First Strike Supercat	Loading... Occurrence 04/220 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model First Strike Supercat Date and Time 24 Jan 04 at 16:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 65 Location Whitford Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sept/Oct 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The aircraft developed severe vibrations in flight. At 1000 ft the propeller came off, damaging the cowling. The pilot made an emergency landing in soft ground, causing further damage.
04/113	2004-01-17 11:15:00	Cheviot	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 04/113 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 17 Jan 04 at 11:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Cheviot Flying Hours(Total) 7985 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 140 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 83 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/ Feb 05 Damage substantial Date Published 22 Oct 04 Synopsis During agricultural operations the pilot noticed that the aircraft was losing power. He elected to carry out a precautionary landing, during which "popping noises" were heard coming from the engine, followed by a complete power failure. A heavy landing an d rollover occurred. It was determined that the engine failure was caused by fuel starvation. The aircraft was inspected and found to have a defective fuel quantity indicating system. The "wheatstone bridge" in the fuel gauge cluster was reported to have a faulty resistor. This defect was probably responsible for the erroneous fuel quantity indications. The low level warning light either didn't operate correctly or was not noticed by the pilot. The engineers advise that the defect in the fuel gauge is probably due to ageing and recommend that the gauges are checked annually as a precaution.
04/110	2004-01-16 14:45:00	Tauranga	Cessna A152	Loading... Occurrence 04/110 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Cessna A152 Date and Time 16 Jan 04 at 14:45 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 65 Location Tauranga Flying Hours(Total) 148 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 28 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/ Feb 05 Damage - Date Published 22 Oct 04 Synopsis The student pilot was completing solo circuit consolidation. Four circuits were completed successfully but on the next one the pilot landed flat and the aircraft bounced. The pilot thought that he could control the landing as opposed to going around and on the third bounce the nose gear collapsed with the aircraft coming to rest on the runway.
04/106	2004-01-15 18:30:00	Rukuhia Ad	Beech A23-24	Loading... Occurrence 04/106 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Beech A23-24 Date and Time 15 Jan 04 at 18:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Rukuhia Ad Flying Hours(Total) 251 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 32 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sept/Oct 05 Damage substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The aircraft force-landed near Hamilton Airport after the engine ran rough and lost power after takeoff. Substantial damage was sustained by the wings, front fuselage and undercarriage. The pilot had minor injuries and was taken to hospital. This air craft was involved in a priority landing incident at Ardmore Airfield in late 2003. The symptom then was a rough running engine and loss of power. An engineering investigation revealed the problem to be caused by water in the fuel system. The main components were sent away for repair and refitted, the engine driven mechanical pump was replaced, and the fuel tanks and lines were cleaned and flushed out. The engine was ground run and found satisfactory. On the accident flight the pilot carried out all pre-flight checks and a ground run, the engine meeting all Flight Manual figures. An independent bystander (a Flight Instructor), however, reported that the engine was running rough during the ground run, taxi and takeoff. The pilot reported the takeoff run as normal until about 150 to 300 feet over the boundary fence, when the engine began to run rough and lose power. A forced landing was subsequently made. An engineering investigation revealed the probable cause of the rough running was that Nos 1 and 2 cylinders fuel injector nozzles were partially blocked by rust particles. It was noted that this aircraft was not hangared and spent extended periods exposed to the weather. It had previously experienced water-in-the-fuel problems due to the design of the fuel filler cap in the wing. CAA recommends that, whenever a water-in-the-fuel problem is encountered, all fuel and injector lines are removed and inspected, and all steel fittings should be re-plated or replaced.
04/97	2004-01-13 17:20:00	Ngamatea Station	Boeing-Stearman A75N1	Loading... Occurrence 04/97 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Boeing-Stearman A75N1 Date and Time 13 Jan 04 at 17:20 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Ngamatea Station Flying Hours(Total) 300 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 55 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 05 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Feb 05 Synopsis It was reported that, when faced with deteriorating weather conditions, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing, during which the selected field was overshot and the aircraft suffered wing damage.
04/39	2004-01-10 11:30:00	6 NE Taupo	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 04/39 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 10 Jan 04 at 11:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 50 Location 6 NE Taupo Flying Hours(Total) 200 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 22 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 33 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 02 Aug 07 Synopsis The helicopter was discovered, after an extensive aerial search, lying inverted in an open paddock. Both occupants were killed. Analysis of the wreckage and debris trail indicated that the probable cause was that an uncorrected low-G situation was likely to have initiated the accident sequence, which caused the helicopter to roll rapidly and become uncontrollable. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
04/33	2004-01-09 19:15:00	Paraparaumu Ad	Piper PA-23-250	Loading... Occurrence 04/33 Nature Of Flight FREIGHT ONLY Aircraft Model Piper PA-23-250 Date and Time 09 Jan 04 at 19:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 24 Location Paraparaumu Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1785 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 850 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference 04-001 Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 05 Damage substantial Date Published 04 Mar 05 Synopsis On Friday 9 January 2004 at about 1915, ZK-DGS, a Piper PA23-250E Aztec, landed at Paraparaumu Aerodrome. The aircraft taxied to the fuel pumps, and as it was coming to a stop the right main landing gear collapsed rearwards. The two pilots on board were u ninjured. The main landing gear drag brace forward attachment bolt failed because of fatigue, possibly from stress caused by out of round bushings in the drag brace. The aircraft had been rebuilt following serious accident damage in 1995. These components were possibly re-used during this rebuild, and stress initiators might have been created during the accident that then led to the bolt eventually failing.
04/3	2004-01-03 08:49:00	Milford Sound	Hughes 369HS	Loading... Occurrence 04/3 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Hughes 369HS Date and Time 03 Jan 04 at 08:49 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 27 Location Milford Sound Flying Hours(Total) 200 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2004 Damage missing Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The helicopter was on a private tour of the South Island. After leaving Queenstown, bad weather meant that they spent the night at the Howden Hut on the Routeburn Track. They left the following morning, again in bad weather, and got to 8,500 feet over Lak e Adelaide, about 10 nautical miles from Milford. They had a moving-map GPS, and the pilot communicated with Milford Flight Service about carrying out a GPS letdown into Milford Sound. The aircraft made no further contact and has not been recovered.

Occurrence Number	Date	Location	Model	Detail
03/3794	2003-12-27 06:01:00	341 SSW KSFO	Pacific Aerospace 750XL	Loading... Occurrence 03/3794 Nature Of Flight Ferry/Positioning Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace 750XL Date and Time 27 Dec 03 at 06:01 Pilot Licence ATPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 58 Location 341 SSW KSFO Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 06 Damage Missing Date Published 14 Nov 06 Synopsis The pilot was ferrying the aircraft from Hamilton, New Zealand to Davis, California, via Pago Pago, American Samoa; Christmas Island, Kiribati; and Hilo, Hawaii. On the final leg, following a position report 858 nm from San Francisco, he reported a probl em with his fuel system, indicating a probable ditching. Under the observation of a US Coast Guard HC-130 crew, the pilot ditched the aircraft at 1701 UTC, 341 nm from San Francisco, the aircraft nosing over on to its back as it touched down. The pilot did not emerge as expected and was later found by rescue swimmers, deceased, still in the cockpit. His body could not be recovered and was lost with the aircraft. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/3801	2003-12-25 10:00:00	Masterton	Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300	Loading... Occurrence 03/3801 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 Date and Time 25 Dec 03 at 10:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location Masterton Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The pilot reported that the starboard main gear failed to lock in the down position. The microlight landed and settled on the starboard wing tip and came to rest against a fence, causing substantial damage.
03/3739	2003-12-20 15:10:00	Whenuapai	PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk"	Loading... Occurrence 03/3739 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model PZL-Swidnik PW-5 "Smyk" Date and Time 20 Dec 03 at 15:10 Pilot Licence not known Pilot Age - Location Whenuapai Flying Hours(Total) 30 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 8 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 5 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 13 May 04 Synopsis The pilot appeared to become overloaded during the landing phase and possibly did not recognise a changing wind gradient, which reduced the glider's airspeed. He took action very late, and this resulted in the aircraft landing very heavily on its nose. Th ere was substantial damage to the nosewheel fuselage area.
03/3733	2003-12-19 15:00:00	10 SW Te Kuiti	Fletcher FU24-950M	Loading... Occurrence 03/3733 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Fletcher FU24-950M Date and Time 19 Dec 03 at 15:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location 10 SW Te Kuiti Flying Hours(Total) 14335 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5000 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 222 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 07 Damage Destroyed Date Published 27 Mar 07 Synopsis The pilot was spreading lime on a farm property. The aircraft had completed a number of flights from the strip that day at the same takeoff weight as at the time of the accident. The aircraft crashed approximately 170 metres from the end of the strip. The investigation could not establish any conclusive reason for the accident. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/3803	2003-12-18 14:30:00	Kaipara Flats	Boeing-Stearman A75N1	Loading... Occurrence 03/3803 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Boeing-Stearman A75N1 Date and Time 18 Dec 03 at 14:30 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Kaipara Flats Flying Hours(Total) 340 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 173 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 7 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage Substantial Date Published 01 Jun 05 Synopsis The pilot experienced moderate turbulence while operating in the circuit. At the runway threshold he experienced windshear that resulted in a subsequent heavy landing. A groundloop to the left was initiated, but the right wing contacted a drainage embank ment. The pilot stated that there was about 15 knots of crosswind at the time. There were no injuries, and the aircraft suffered moderate damage to the lower right wing.
03/3696	2003-12-17 19:00:00	Thames aerodrome	Cessna 185B	Loading... Occurrence 03/3696 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 185B Date and Time 17 Dec 03 at 19:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 53 Location Thames aerodrome Flying Hours(Total) 430 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 156 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 4 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/ Feb 05 Damage substantial Date Published 21 Oct 04 Synopsis The pilot reported that after the aircraft had touched down and was at the end of the landing roll, it overturned and flipped onto its back. The pilot believed that the brakes had failed to release.
03/3668	2003-12-17 13:40:00	Manawaru	Schleicher ASW 27	Loading... Occurrence 03/3668 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 27 Date and Time 17 Dec 03 at 13:40 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age 55 Location Manawaru Flying Hours(Total) 1972 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 85 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 18 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 15 Sep 06 Synopsis The pilot was on a local soaring flight from Matamata aerodrome when he advised that he intended to complete an outlanding to the south of Te Aroha. The glider was seen on the landing approach to suddenly pitch down before striking the ground. The first rescuers on the scene found the pilot had been killed in the accident. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/3606	2003-12-11 15:00:00	Paraparaumu Ad	Aero Designs Inc. Amateur-built Pulsar XP	Loading... Occurrence 03/3606 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Aero Designs Inc. Amateur-built Pulsar XP Date and Time 11 Dec 03 at 15:00 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 63 Location Paraparaumu Ad Flying Hours(Total) 22290 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 5 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 130 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2004 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The nosewheel on the aircraft collapsed after a hard landing, causing substantial damage to the aircraft.
03/3531	2003-12-05 16:30:00	2 km E of L Luna, Otago	Cessna 172N	Loading... Occurrence 03/3531 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Cessna 172N Date and Time 05 Dec 03 at 16:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location 2 km E of L Luna, Otago Flying Hours(Total) 1236 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 773 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The National Rescue Coordination Centre was notified on the late afternoon of Friday 5 December 2003 that the aircraft had not returned to Queenstown after a mountain flying training flight. A local search was initiated, and the wreckage of the aircraft w as found in steep and mountainous terrain in the Twenty Five Mile Creek watershed, some 2 km east of Lake Luna, at about 1935 hours. The pilot under instruction, although seriously injured, survived, but the instructor sustained fatal injuries in the accident. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/3540	2003-12-05 14:00:00	Matamata	Schleicher ASW 15	Loading... Occurrence 03/3540 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 15 Date and Time 05 Dec 03 at 14:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Matamata Flying Hours(Total) 450 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 220 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 36 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis While participating in a glider competition flight, the pilot experienced reduced lift conditions, which required a landing away from the airfield. On final approach the pilot observed a subdividing fence obstructing the selected landing area. He retracte d the airbrakes and avoided the fence, but this put the glider at a higher than required airspeed to stop in the remaining landing distance available. The pilot then dropped a wing to initiate a groundloop, which resulted in the separation of the landing skid and rudder.
03/3412	2003-11-30 10:15:00	Fox Glacier	Hughes 369HS	Loading... Occurrence 03/3412 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO A Aircraft Model Hughes 369HS Date and Time 30 Nov 03 at 10:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 27 Location Fox Glacier Flying Hours(Total) 956 POB 5 Flying Hours (on Type) 35 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference 03-007 Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 05 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Feb 05 Synopsis On Sunday 30 November 2003 at about 1015, ZK-HCC, a Hughes 369HS helicopter, was on a scenic flight near the head of Fox Glacier at about 9500 feet when its engine power turbine and main rotor speed suddenly reduced. On board were four passengers and thep ilot. The pilot descended the helicopter to 6500 feet, where power was restored. Several minutes later a second power loss occurred, so he carried out an emergency landing at the base of Fox Glacier. The right rear skid broke when it struck a large rock during the landing, and the helicopter consequently rolled onto its right side. No one was seriously injured in the accident. A power turbine governor underspeed condition resulted when electrical continuity to the governor switch on the collective lever was lost, thus reducing the power turbine speed to its minimum setting.
03/3452	2003-11-29 13:42:00	Wellington Ad	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 03/3452 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 29 Nov 03 at 13:42 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 23 Location Wellington Ad Flying Hours(Total) 125 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 125 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 13 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The student had just completed a check flight and was approved to continue solo in the circuit. However, the wind picked up, and the pilot was caught by a gust and failed to control a bounce, which led to a heavy landing.
03/3369	2003-11-26 11:00:00	Beaumont Station	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 03/3369 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 26 Nov 03 at 11:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 49 Location Beaumont Station Flying Hours(Total) 10000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 300 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage minor Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The pilot reported that, during agricultural spraying operations, the aircraft suffered a momentary engine power loss, followed by a total power loss and subsequent heavy landing. Engineers found that the fuel cell had moved forward from the rear wall, interfering with the upper fuel sender unit, and causing erroneous indications. The fuel cell was a type applicable to helicopters S/N 3567 and subsequent, and it was of a more rigid construction, replacing the use of lacing to retain the tank shape. It is recommended that the operators of Bell 206 helicopters S/N 3567 and subsequent take steps to ensure the integrity of the fuel cell installation.
03/3351	2003-11-25 13:30:00	Flight Park		Loading... Occurrence 03/3351 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model - Date and Time 25 Nov 03 at 13:30 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Flight Park Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/Jun 06 Damage nil Date Published 27 May 06 Synopsis The pilot of a powered para-glider suffered minor injuries when he landed heavily downwind.
03/3753	2003-11-20 12:05:00	West Melton	Piper PA-28-181	Loading... Occurrence 03/3753 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-181 Date and Time 20 Nov 03 at 12:05 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location West Melton Flying Hours(Total) 82 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 7 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 3 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 13 May 04 Synopsis The aircraft landed heavily, snapping the lefthand oleo, and losing the left wheel and strut. A further circuit was carried out, and the aircraft slewed off the runway on touchdown.
03/3334	2003-11-16 15:31:00	Kiwitahi	Schleicher ASW 17	Loading... Occurrence 03/3334 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Schleicher ASW 17 Date and Time 16 Nov 03 at 15:31 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 51 Location Kiwitahi Flying Hours(Total) 188 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 80 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 47 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The glider aircraft was attempting an out-landing into a ploughed paddock, after becoming too low. The pilot, however, allowed the glider's airspeed to get too low. The glider stalled on short final at around 200 feet and impacted on two fence posts ont he starboard side, one behind the wing, and one forward of the tailplane. This caused the tail to separate from the glider. The pilot suffered minor injuries.
03/3205	2003-11-11 15:00:00	Hinakura	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/3205 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 11 Nov 03 at 15:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Hinakura Flying Hours(Total) 5472 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 335 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 109 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis Just before touchdown the aircraft experienced a downdraught and struck the airstrip hard. It bounced approximately 60 metres before touching the ground again, when the nosewheel collapsed and folded back, and the aircraft slid a further 60 metres up the airstrip on its propeller.
03/3122	2003-11-01 12:42:00	Ardmore	Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer	Loading... Occurrence 03/3122 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer Date and Time 01 Nov 03 at 12:42 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Ardmore Flying Hours(Total) 179 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 8 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 4 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2004 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The aircraft lost power during the climb, and the pilot carried out an emergency landing into a paddock. The aircraft was substantially damaged, but no injuries to the pilot and passenger were sustained. A Civil Aviation Authority field investigation, pl us engineering tests, could not determine the cause of the engine failure.
03/3286	2003-11-01 08:55:00	Kirikopone	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/3286 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 01 Nov 03 at 08:55 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 49 Location Kirikopone Flying Hours(Total) 10838 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 5800 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 152 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage minor Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis The pilot landed the aircraft with a tailwind well into the strip, the long grass surface of which was affected by dew. The pilot ran the aircraft off the side of the strip to avoid the loading truck, causing damage to the tailplane.
03/3093	2003-10-29 11:00:00	Central Otago	Aerospatiale AS 355F1	Loading... Occurrence 03/3093 Nature Of Flight ferry/positioning Aircraft Model Aerospatiale AS 355F1 Date and Time 29 Oct 03 at 11:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 44 Location Central Otago Flying Hours(Total) 1984 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 27 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 24 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 04 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The pilot had fitted dual controls and was to fly the machine 200 m to a helipad. He had, however, put the dual cyclic in backwards and once airborne could not control the machine. The resulting heavy landing caused substantial damage to the skids and tai l boom. Service Letter 726-67-85 recognised this problem in 1985. It requires a rivet to be fitted to the cyclic base for one-way fitment, to ensure pilot proofing. This has happened on other occasions in New Zealand.
03/3040	2003-10-27 08:15:00	Bideford nr Masterton Ad	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/3040 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 27 Oct 03 at 08:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Bideford nr Masterton Ad Flying Hours(Total) 18521 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 14951 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 83 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis The aircraft took off normally, but a short time after passing over the end of the airstrip encountered sink. This resulted in the righthand main undercarriage leg contacting an elevated spot of ground and breaking off. The underside mirror showed the leg and wheel had been removed cleanly with no trailing parts or aircraft damage. The load was spread and the aircraft landed back at Masterton with out further incident.
03/3011	2003-10-23 17:05:00	Bideford	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/3011 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 23 Oct 03 at 17:05 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Bideford Flying Hours(Total) 18520 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 14590 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 82 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector May/June 05 Damage substantial Date Published 04 Mar 05 Synopsis The Walter-powered Fletcher agricultural aircraft was on the takeoff run on a steep airstrip when the turbine engine failed and lost all power. The aircraft was unable to be stopped in the remaining distance of the airstrip so the load was maintained aboa rd to prevent the aircraft becoming airborne. The aircraft was steered into a pine plantation to avoid overrunning into a steep bluff area. The engine was removed and sent to the engine manufacturer for repair. The manufacturer reported that the engine failure was due to a number of compressor turbine blades failing because of fatigue cracks.
03/2986	2003-10-21 18:40:00	Ararimu	Steen Skybolt	Loading... Occurrence 03/2986 Nature Of Flight AEROBATICS Aircraft Model Steen Skybolt Date and Time 21 Oct 03 at 18:40 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Ararimu Flying Hours(Total) 2637 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 29 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 170 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector MAy/June 05 Damage Destroyed Date Published 21 Apr 05 Synopsis The aircraft was observed to be conducting aerobatics in the vicinity of Ararimu, south of Auckland. The last manoeuvre was a vertical climb. Towards the apex of this climb the aircraft entered a spin from which it did not recover. The aircraft was bei ng operated at a weight exceeding the maximum all up weight allowed for aerobatics, with the centre of gravity on the aft limit. Due to airspace requirements and the minimum height above ground allowed by the rules, the pilot was operating where he had no legal vertical window in which to conduct the manoeuvres. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
03/2954	2003-10-20 06:55:00	Taumarunui	Hiller UH-12E	Loading... Occurrence 03/2954 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model Hiller UH-12E Date and Time 20 Oct 03 at 06:55 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location Taumarunui Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/Feb 07 Damage Substantial Date Published 12 Jan 07 Synopsis The helicopter had just taken off on its second spraying sortie when the pilot felt 'feedback' through the tail rotor. He jettisoned the load and made a precautionary landing, but the helicopter fell over on the soft ground. No engineering defect was foun d.
03/2955	2003-10-18 14:50:00	Taumarunui Ad	De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth	Loading... Occurrence 03/2955 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model De Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth Date and Time 18 Oct 03 at 14:50 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 54 Location Taumarunui Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1490 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 24 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The aircraft was participating in an annual Tiger Moth Club event at Taumarunui Aerodrome. The aircraft had just taken off to fly a low-level circuit for a bombing competition. It commenced a right turn, and was then seen to spin to the ground where it ca ught fire on impact. Both occupants were killed. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/2888	2003-10-12 17:02:00	nr Ashburton	Cessna 172A	Loading... Occurrence 03/2888 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 172A Date and Time 12 Oct 03 at 17:02 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 47 Location nr Ashburton Flying Hours(Total) 212 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 53 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage minor Date Published 13 May 04 Synopsis The pilot was returning to his home strip at Ladbrooks (near Lincoln) from Invercargill. He encountered good weather through North Otago but found the cloudbase lowering to 1500 feet in the Timaru area. Around Rangitata, he struck rain and descended to 50 0 feet to remain clear of cloud. The rain became heavier, and unable by this time to turn back, he made a precautionary landing in a farm field. With the wet surface affording only poor braking action, the aircraft struck a fence during the landing roll.
03/2885	2003-10-11 13:00:00	Masterton Ad	Cessna 185A	Loading... Occurrence 03/2885 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 185A Date and Time 11 Oct 03 at 13:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 19 Location Masterton Ad Flying Hours(Total) 258 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 33 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 04 Damage minor Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis While on approach to Runway 06 (grass) at Hood aerodrome in nil wind conditions, the pilot missed the intended touchdown point and, due to wet grass causing loss of braking, lost directional control of the aircraft. As a result, the left wing made contact with a hangar.
03/2996	2003-10-08 11:15:00	Paraparaumu Ad	Cessna 182H	Loading... Occurrence 03/2996 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 182H Date and Time 08 Oct 03 at 11:15 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 57 Location Paraparaumu Ad Flying Hours(Total) 156 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 64 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 12 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage minor Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis After joining overhead and descending non-traffic side for Runway 34 (paved), the aircraft made a normal approach circuit from 1000 feet, turning left base for Runway 34. On final approach the aircraft was a little high, but the pilot continued the approa ch with full flaps. The aircraft touched down on the main wheels and bounced. The second bounce occurred on the nosewheel before the pilot applied full power for a go-around. The next landing was normal. After the aircraft was parked the pilot noticed that the propeller appeared to have struck the ground.
03/2803	2003-10-03 21:26:00	Kapiti Coast	General Dynamics Allison Convair 340/580	Loading... Occurrence 03/2803 Nature Of Flight FREIGHT ONLY Aircraft Model General Dynamics Allison Convair 340/580 Date and Time 03 Oct 03 at 21:26 Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 58 Location Kapiti Coast Flying Hours(Total) 16928 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 3286 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 106 Taic Reference 03-006 Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 05 Damage Destroyed Date Published 23 Feb 05 Synopsis On Friday 3 October 2003 at 2126, Convair 580 ZK-KFU was on a scheduled night freight flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North, when it was observed on radar to enter a tightening left turn and disappear. Attempts to contact the aircraft were unsucces sful and a search for the aircraft was started. The aircraft had impacted the sea about 10 km north of Paraparaumu, about vertically, and at high speed. The crew of 2 was killed on impact. After crossing Cook Strait the aircraft probably became heavily iced up while descending through an area of severe icing, and stalled after flying level for a short time. The crew was unable to recover from the ensuing spiral dive, and the aircraft broke up as it descended.
03/2852	2003-09-30 07:19:00	Ngakuru	NZ Aerospace FU24A-954	Loading... Occurrence 03/2852 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24A-954 Date and Time 30 Sep 03 at 07:19 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Ngakuru Flying Hours(Total) 718 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 410 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 177 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage minor Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The aircraft was landing when a crosswind gust from the left caused the aircraft to weathercock. The pilot applied full right rudder and brake, but the aircraft continued to slide diagonally to the left side of the airstrip. The underside of the left win g scraped over four fence posts, causing some minor damage to the aircraft.
03/2679	2003-09-20 12:05:00	Matawai	Fletcher FU24-950M	Loading... Occurrence 03/2679 Nature Of Flight ferry/positioning Aircraft Model Fletcher FU24-950M Date and Time 20 Sep 03 at 12:05 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 34 Location Matawai Flying Hours(Total) 1462 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 201 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 227 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 04 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The aircraft encountered low cloud and poor visibility during the flight, so the pilot decided to turn back. It was during this turn that a high sink rate was encountered, which caused the aircraft to collide with a hillside. Both occupants were injured.
03/2557	2003-09-06 15:15:00	Wanganui	Cessna T188C	Loading... Occurrence 03/2557 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna T188C Date and Time 06 Sep 03 at 15:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 45 Location Wanganui Flying Hours(Total) 1508 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 60 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis The aeroplane was on a local flight, originally intended to be three circuits. After flying round the local area at low altitude and speed, the pilot lost control during or shortly after a right turn. The aeroplane 'flicked' into a spin and collided with the tops of a line of pine trees before crashing on to Highway 3. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire, and the pilot was killed. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/2482	2003-08-28 12:01:00	Rewarewa	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/2482 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 28 Aug 03 at 12:01 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Rewarewa Flying Hours(Total) 18470 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 14900 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 52 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage minor Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis The aircraft was carrying out topdressing operations from an elevated strip and had just taken off when reduced engine power and erratic running were experienced. The load was sown in a descending pattern and the aircraft landed on the lower part of the s preading area. Unfortunately, the aircraft hit a sheep during the landing roll damaging the lefthand outer panel. Prior to taking off, the aircraft had been parked on an angle and left idling for approximately 10 minutes while the pilot assisted the loader driver with a defective hydraulic hose on the loader. This had allowed the fuel in one tank to transfer to the opposite-side tank. After takeoff, the engine began to lose power and run erratically due to a possible lack of fuel available to the engine.
03/2452	2003-08-22 12:00:00	Darwin	Reims/Cessna F406	Loading... Occurrence 03/2452 Nature Of Flight transport passenger A to B Aircraft Model Reims/Cessna F406 Date and Time 22 Aug 03 at 12:00 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 28 Location Darwin Flying Hours(Total) 2600 POB 9 Flying Hours (on Type) 550 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 2004 Damage substantial Date Published 21 Oct 04 Synopsis The aircraft was being operated on a passenger charter flight from Darwin to Tindal, in Australia. During the take off roll, at approximately 85-90 knots, the nose landing gear (NLG) collapsed causing both propellers to strike the ground. The aircraft sli d to a stop, the pilot shutdown the engines, and all occupants evacuated the aircraft uninjured. An examination of the aircraft following the accident, revealed that no damage was evident to any NLG components, or the NLG attachment structure. The NLG rigging was checked and reported to be within tolerances. Damage to the aircraft included, abrasion damage to the lower forward fuselage, and NLG doors. Both propellers were substantially damaged. The accident was investigated by the New Zealand CAA and the Australian ATSB. The cause was determined to be the installation of the incorrect NLG actuator locking washer, and the incorrect adjustment of the NLG actuator micro switch. This resulted in the actuator's internal mechanical locking mechanism being prevented from engaging when the NLG was lowered, and made it possible for the NLG to collapse if the external dynamic loads overcame the over centre mechanism of the NLG drag brace assembly.
03/2472	2003-08-14 07:50:00	Kaikoura Ad	Piper PA-28-180	Loading... Occurrence 03/2472 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-180 Date and Time 14 Aug 03 at 07:50 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 48 Location Kaikoura Ad Flying Hours(Total) 391 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 65 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis Because of the sun just breaking the horizon, causing reduced visibility, the pilot considered it preferable to taxi in the direction of poor visibility and take off with sun behind the aircraft. The pilot failed to see windsock pole in time to prevent th e aircraft's right wing from striking it. Ground frost in that part of the airfield resulted in loss of braking effect.
03/2283	2003-08-06 14:00:00	Hamilton Airport	Zlin Z-37T	Loading... Occurrence 03/2283 Nature Of Flight experimentation Aircraft Model Zlin Z-37T Date and Time 06 Aug 03 at 14:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Hamilton Airport Flying Hours(Total) 14121 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 78 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage minor Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The pilot was completing his initial type rating training in a single-seat agricultural aircraft. After completing a touch-and-go, the pilot took his hand off the power lever to raise the flap and the power reduced. The aircraft was slow, and the pilo t instinctively applied power; he then needed to retrim the aircraft, and on removing his hand from the power lever the power reduced again. The pilot thought that the engine was surging so decided to land straight ahead. The aircraft failed to clear the airport perimeter fence, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries. The pilot believed that a combination of lack of throttle friction and his misreading of the engine power instruments contributed to the accident.
03/2206	2003-07-30 12:45:00	Mount Ngauruhoe	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 03/2206 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 30 Jul 03 at 12:45 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 23 Location Mount Ngauruhoe Flying Hours(Total) 200 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 3 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 04 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis It was reported that the helicopter had an accident while trying to land at 6,000 ft on the northern slopes of Mt Ngauruhoe. Both occupants were uninjured.
03/2172	2003-07-25 16:45:00	Ardmore Ad	Elisport Helicopters CH-7 Angel	Loading... Occurrence 03/2172 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Elisport Helicopters CH-7 Angel Date and Time 25 Jul 03 at 16:45 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 37 Location Ardmore Ad Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage - Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The two-stroke engine failed during hover taxi, and the helicopter rolled during the landing. Damage was done to one skid assembly and the rotor blades.
03/2166	2003-07-24 17:05:00	Queenstown	KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 03/2166 Nature Of Flight test flight Aircraft Model KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369D Date and Time 24 Jul 03 at 17:05 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 25 Location Queenstown Flying Hours(Total) 3500 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 3000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 120 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis During unscheduled maintenance, some days prior to the accident flight, the helicopter's fuel quantity transmitter was removed for access. Either during removal, storage or installation, the transmitter arm was bent and became unserviceable. The lack of c lear information on post-installation transmitter functional checks in the helicopter's maintenance manual was a contributory factor in the damage remaining undetected. The result of the damage was that the fuel transmitter stopped reading fuel quantities below 150 lb. During the accident flight, the pilot had not spotted the sticking gauge indication and was unaware that his fuel tank quantity was very low - until the engine failed. The helicopter landed heavily, causing substantial damage. This accident highlights how important it is to maintain an awareness of the fuel tank quantity irrespective of the fuel gauge indication, and any fuel gauge indication discrepancies.
03/2136	2003-07-23 11:50:00	Mitre, Tararua Range	Schweizer 269C-1	Loading... Occurrence 03/2136 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C-1 Date and Time 23 Jul 03 at 11:50 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 28 Location Mitre, Tararua Range Flying Hours(Total) 614 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 539 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days 116 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis The helicopter was on a dual training sortie, and a landing was being attempted on a peak of about 5000 feet elevation. The performance had previously been calculated, and the landing was assessed as feasible. During the approach, the rotor rpm decayed to a point from where recovery was not possible. A go-around was attempted, but the machine sank and struck a rock, rolling over on to its side. Both pilots received minor injuries and were transported to hospital by rescue helicopter.
03/2434	2003-07-20 09:00:00	West Melton Ad	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 03/2434 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 20 Jul 03 at 09:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 29 Location West Melton Ad Flying Hours(Total) 473 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 58 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 66 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 04 Damage substantial Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The student was completing a dual circuit-training exercise with an instructor at West Melton airfield. The instructor was demonstrating an engine failure from the downwind position and the associated glide approach. At approximately 400 feet above ground the instructor believed the approach was normal and lowered 16 degrees of flap. At approximately 200 feet above the ground the instructor assessed that the aircraft would land well into the field. As the aircraft approached the downwind fence line the aircraft sank rapidly. The instructor applied full power, but the left wing and nosewheel contacted the airfield fence, causing the aircraft to yaw to the left. The instructor then closed the throttle and applied full right rudder, but the aircraft touched down at about 45 degrees to the runway. The aircraft stopped in the long grass to the left of the runway. There were no injuries but the aircraft received substantial damage.
03/2104	2003-07-18 12:15:00	Whakatane	Europa XS	Loading... Occurrence 03/2104 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Europa XS Date and Time 18 Jul 03 at 12:15 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Whakatane Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jan/ Feb 05 Damage minor Date Published 21 Oct 04 Synopsis The aircraft ground looped during the landing, the propeller and wing tip were subsequently damaged.
03/2080	2003-07-13 13:35:00	Fox Pine Ad	First Strike Bobcat	Loading... Occurrence 03/2080 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model First Strike Bobcat Date and Time 13 Jul 03 at 13:35 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Fox Pine Ad Flying Hours(Total) - POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 31 Oct 03 Synopsis The microlight inadvertently became airborne during a fast-taxi exercise. Upon touching down again, it struck a runway-edge tyre and deflected off into a grove of trees.
03/1909	2003-07-06 12:30:00	Ashburton	Murphy Rebel	Loading... Occurrence 03/1909 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Murphy Rebel Date and Time 06 Jul 03 at 12:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 49 Location Ashburton Flying Hours(Total) 1103 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 21 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage minor Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis The amateur-built aircraft had just about completed its landing roll in light snow conditions when it nosed over, causing minor damage to the wings, tail assembly and propeller.
03/1902	2003-07-02 15:30:00	Tauranga Ad	Piper PA-18-150	Loading... Occurrence 03/1902 Nature Of Flight Towing Aircraft Model Piper PA-18-150 Date and Time 02 Jul 03 at 15:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 39 Location Tauranga Ad Flying Hours(Total) 431 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 28 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 06 Damage Destroyed Date Published 23 Mar 06 Synopsis Immediately after takeoff on a glider tow, the aeroplane climbed abruptly to a steep nose-up attitude, yawed to the left, and dived into the ground. The pilot was killed and the aircraft destroyed. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/1768	2003-06-17 17:00:00	Loburn	Rans S-6ES Coyote II	Loading... Occurrence 03/1768 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Rans S-6ES Coyote II Date and Time 17 Jun 03 at 17:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 22 Location Loburn Flying Hours(Total) 77 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 39 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jul 04 Synopsis The microlight aircraft was seen to enter a spin at low level from which it did not recover. Investigation revealed that the pilot may have decided to carry out an engine-off forced landing practice. He was taking prescription medication to treat depressi on. This medication and the depression, which were not declared, can cause cognitive and motor impairment. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/1675	2003-06-08 16:45:00	Avon Valley	Rand KR-2	Loading... Occurrence 03/1675 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Rand KR-2 Date and Time 08 Jun 03 at 16:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 32 Location Avon Valley Flying Hours(Total) 195 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 59 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 04 Damage destroyed Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The aircraft was on a private flight to over-fly a military bush camp. It was seen to fly up the valley over the camp at approximately 500 feet agl. At the end of the run the aircraft banked to the left to return over the camp. During the turn, the bank a ngle reached approximately 90 degrees, and the aircraft entered a spin to the left from which it did not recover. The carbon monoxide in the pilot's blood was found to be 23 percent. The cabin heater exhaust shroud had recently been relocated on the exhaust pipe. The new position, however, was over a slip joint, which leaked carbon monoxide into the cabin air. The pilot in all probability suffered in-flight incapacitation and lost control of the aircraft during the turn.
03/1674	2003-06-06 19:07:00	Christchurch Airport	Piper PA-31-350	Loading... Occurrence 03/1674 Nature Of Flight TRANSPORT PASSENGER A TO B Aircraft Model Piper PA-31-350 Date and Time 06 Jun 03 at 19:07 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Christchurch Airport Flying Hours(Total) 4321 POB 10 Flying Hours (on Type) 820 Injuries (Fatal) 8 Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 82 Taic Reference 03-004 Publishing Reference Vector May/June 05 Damage Destroyed Date Published 21 Apr 05 Synopsis On Friday 6 June 2003, Air Adventures New Zealand Limited Piper PA 31-350 Navajo Chieftain aeroplane ZK-NCA was on an air transport charter flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch with one pilot and nine passengers. At 19:07 it was on an instrumenta pproach to Christchurch Aerodrome at night in instrument meteorological conditions when it descended below minimum altitude, in a position where reduced visibility prevented runway or approach lights from being seen, to collide with trees and terrain 1.2 nm short of the runway. The pilot and seven passengers were killed, and two passengers received serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed. The accident probably resulted from the pilot becoming distracted from monitoring his altitude at a critical stage of the approach. The possibility of pilot incapacitation is considered unlikely, but cannot be ruled out.
03/1634	2003-06-05 11:00:00	Stockton	Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 03/1634 Nature Of Flight other aerial work Aircraft Model Hughes 369D Date and Time 05 Jun 03 at 11:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 51 Location Stockton Flying Hours(Total) 11365 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 10818 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 198 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis The pilot reported that engine power reduced to idle while in a low hover. The resulting heavy landing caused major damage to the airframe and main rotor blades. Despite detailed investigation by engine and fuel system overhaul agencies, no mechanical a nomalies were found with the aircraft or engine.
03/2011	2003-06-01 12:00:00	Whangarei Heads	Micro Aviation B20 Bantam	Loading... Occurrence 03/2011 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Micro Aviation B20 Bantam Date and Time 01 Jun 03 at 12:00 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 63 Location Whangarei Heads Flying Hours(Total) 78 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 9 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 9 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 04 Damage minor Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The microlight pilot was practising uphill landings when he bounced twice. He then decided that a go-around was not an option and after the final touchdown tried to turn away from some bush at the top of the airstrip, but the aircraft slid into it, causin g minor damage.
03/1532	2003-05-25 15:30:00	Cust	Pitts S-1S	Loading... Occurrence 03/1532 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Pitts S-1S Date and Time 25 May 03 at 15:30 Pilot Licence ATPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 38 Location Cust Flying Hours(Total) 10750 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 30 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 150 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 31 Oct 03 Synopsis The pilot reported that while landing, the aircraft drifted left due to a crosswind and the poor forward visibility characteristics of the Pitts. He did not realise how close he was to a fence that ran parallel with the runway. The aircraft clipped the fe nce and crashed onto its left side before stopping.
03/2106	2003-05-18 11:15:00	Mangaweka	Ultravia Pelican PL	Loading... Occurrence 03/2106 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Ultravia Pelican PL Date and Time 18 May 03 at 11:15 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 69 Location Mangaweka Flying Hours(Total) 366 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 216 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 24 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Nov/Dec 05 Damage substantial Date Published 23 Feb 05 Synopsis On touchdown, the aircraft veered to the right and into a deer fence. Damage was limited to the nosegear, cowl area and to one wing.
03/1355	2003-05-10 15:40:00	Foxpine Ad	Kolb Twinstar Mark-II	Loading... Occurrence 03/1355 Nature Of Flight PRIVATE OTHER Aircraft Model Kolb Twinstar Mark-II Date and Time 10 May 03 at 15:40 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 63 Location Foxpine Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1763 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 638 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 83 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sept/Oct 05 Damage Destroyed Date Published 21 Apr 05 Synopsis The microlight aircraft was observed during takeoff and then was lost to view behind a line of pine trees. Shortly after, a 'thump' was heard, and subsequently the aircraft was found upside down in a small clearing. The pilot and sole occupant of the ai rcraft died from injuries received in the accident. A full report is available on the CAA web site.
03/1324	2003-05-08 10:00:00	near Karori Rock	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 03/1324 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 08 May 03 at 10:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 45 Location near Karori Rock Flying Hours(Total) 208 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 18 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 21 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 13 May 04 Synopsis The pilot, on his second solo helicopter flight, raised the collective abruptly, resulting in a right yaw. The helicopter then began rotating to the left, completing about six turns before the right skid touched the ground, and the machine rolled on to it s right side.
03/1310	2003-05-05 12:00:00	nr Masterton	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/1310 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 05 May 03 at 12:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location nr Masterton Flying Hours(Total) 28000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2500 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 350 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis The aircraft was carrying out a climbing turn when the pilot heard a loud bang and noticed a gap between the firewall and engine cowling. A landing was made back onto the airstrip, with some damage to the aircraft. It was found that the top lefthand eng ine mount to the firewall attachment bolt had failed, allowing the engine and mount to become displaced. A metallurgy report concluded that the bolt had failed due to fatigue, probably as a result of being loaded in bending and not adequately tensioned.
03/1282	2003-05-02 10:00:00	Greymouth	Cessna 402C	Loading... Occurrence 03/1282 Nature Of Flight transport passenger A to B Aircraft Model Cessna 402C Date and Time 02 May 03 at 10:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 41 Location Greymouth Flying Hours(Total) 1224 POB 6 Flying Hours (on Type) 400 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 140 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage minor Date Published 13 May 04 Synopsis While the aircraft was landing in wet crosswind conditions, a combination of aquaplaning and excessive braking caused a tyre burst, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway. Damage was limited to tyres and a wheel assembly. There were no inju ries.
03/1281	2003-05-01 18:00:00	Ongaonga	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 03/1281 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 01 May 03 at 18:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 38 Location Ongaonga Flying Hours(Total) 1640 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 750 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 50 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 03 Damage substantial Date Published 02 Jul 03 Synopsis Faced with flying in hilly terrain and fading light while on a positioning flight back to a ground vehicle after agricultural operations, the pilot elected to return to original takeoff site. Depth perception was lost while on approach to the site and the helicopter contacted the ground heavily and bounced back into the air with a high nose attitude and a large aft cyclic input, which caused the main rotor to contact the tailboom.
03/1238	2003-04-28 15:10:00	Glenorchy	Lake View Gyrocopter Top Flight	Loading... Occurrence 03/1238 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Lake View Gyrocopter Top Flight Date and Time 28 Apr 03 at 15:10 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Glenorchy Flying Hours(Total) 250 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 230 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis The pilot lost control of the gyrocopter as he attempted to straighten out from a high-speed low-level sideways pass along the airstrip. The gyrocopter rolled left until the rotor blades were 90 degrees to the ground, at which point it descended verticall y into the ground.
03/1269	2003-04-27 11:05:00	Taieri Ad	Maule M-5-235C	Loading... Occurrence 03/1269 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Maule M-5-235C Date and Time 27 Apr 03 at 11:05 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 21 Location Taieri Ad Flying Hours(Total) 122 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 2 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 8 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 2003 Damage minor Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis The pilot was carrying out some solo circuit training following a dual session in light crosswind conditions. On the second landing, the aeroplane touched down normally, windward wheel first, but as the second (right) wheel touched, the aircraft began toy aw to the right. The pilot reported that he was unable to arrest the yaw with full opposite rudder, and despite his holding the stick hard back, the aeroplane nosed over, damaging the propeller and striking one wingtip.
03/1149	2003-04-22 13:30:00	Haywards	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 03/1149 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 22 Apr 03 at 13:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 54 Location Haywards Flying Hours(Total) 1128 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1114 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 81 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage destroyed Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis The helicopter was engaged in a gorse spraying operation in a steep gully. During a spray run across the gully, the pilot changed heading to spray a small section, slightly uphill from the original track. The change in direction plus the required climb re sulted in a loss of airspeed. The pilot attempted to dump the load and land, but the helicopter rolled over in the attempt.
03/1084	2003-04-15 13:00:00	Donne Glacier	Eurocopter EC 120 B	Loading... Occurrence 03/1084 Nature Of Flight transport passenger A to A Aircraft Model Eurocopter EC 120 B Date and Time 15 Apr 03 at 13:00 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 42 Location Donne Glacier Flying Hours(Total) 7950 POB - Flying Hours (on Type) 12 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 122 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, May/Jun 04 Damage substantial Date Published 13 May 04 Synopsis The pilot and two passengers were on a "Milford Experience" flight, which included a lunch stop, glacier landing, beach landing and a landing at Milford. The normal glacier landing site was on the Tutuko Plateau, but because of cloud and wind conditions,a n alternate site on the Donne Glacier was used. The helicopter was landed on a rock outcrop on the south side of the glacier; power was reduced to ground idle, and cyclic and collective locks were applied. The pilot disembarked the passengers and was escorting them to the left front when the machine yawed to the right in a nose-high attitude before toppling over the side of the outcrop. The pilot reported that it had been parked into the 10 to 15 knot wind, with the left skid firmly on the ground, and the rear only of the right skid likewise. The pilot and passengers walked down to a sheltered area after retrieving the on-board survival equipment; the pilot activated the ELT, and rescue was effected a short time later by another helicopter operator.
03/1044	2003-04-12 14:05:00	Loburn	Ultra Sports Tripacer/Vampire	Loading... Occurrence 03/1044 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Ultra Sports Tripacer/Vampire Date and Time 12 Apr 03 at 14:05 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age - Location Loburn Flying Hours(Total) 27 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 27 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 2 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis The pilot was carrying out forced landing practice when the microlight clipped a pine tree and fell to the ground.
03/976	2003-04-04 18:30:00	10 NE Stratford	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/976 Nature Of Flight AGRICULTURAL Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 04 Apr 03 at 18:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 29 Location 10 NE Stratford Flying Hours(Total) 1438 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 340 Injuries (Fatal) 2 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 230 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sept/Oct 05 Damage Destroyed Date Published 04 Mar 05 Synopsis The aircraft was engaged in its last sortie of the day before returning to Stratford. It was reported overdue, and the wreckage was found in the early hours of the morning. Both occupants were dead, and the aircraft was destroyed. A full report is availab le on the CAA web site.
03/866	2003-03-26 07:30:00	nr L Waikaremoana	Sikorsky S-55B	Loading... Occurrence 03/866 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model Sikorsky S-55B Date and Time 26 Mar 03 at 07:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 67 Location nr L Waikaremoana Flying Hours(Total) 13000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 600 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 2003 Damage minor Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis As the pilot was approaching the landing area, the engine appeared to lose power, resulting in an undershoot and a landing on sloping ground. The left front undercarriage assembly suffered some damage. No definitive cause for the power loss was establi shed, although the operator suspects carburettor icing.
03/850	2003-03-25 14:50:00	Ruatiti	Bell 206B	Loading... Occurrence 03/850 Nature Of Flight other aerial work Aircraft Model Bell 206B Date and Time 25 Mar 03 at 14:50 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 61 Location Ruatiti Flying Hours(Total) 16180 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 1000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 160 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 03 Damage substantial Date Published 02 Jul 03 Synopsis The helicopter was dipping its monsoon bucket into a local farmer's dam while on a scrub fire fighting operation when one of three wires supporting the bucket became caught around the helicopter's right-rear landing skid causing a dynamic rollover. The he licopter sank into the shallow dam. The pilot escaped uninjured and swam ashore.
03/843	2003-03-25 08:30:00	Eketahuna	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/843 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 25 Mar 03 at 08:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 56 Location Eketahuna Flying Hours(Total) 28000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 20000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 330 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis As the pilot was lining the aircraft up for a sowing run, the right wing struck a power line. The wire broke, enabling the pilot to regain control and fly the aircraft back to base. The right wing outer panel was replaced and the aircraft returned to ser vice.
03/774	2003-03-18 17:47:00	Tokomaru	Piper PA-28-161	Loading... Occurrence 03/774 Nature Of Flight TRAINING SOLO Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-161 Date and Time 18 Mar 03 at 17:47 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 20 Location Tokomaru Flying Hours(Total) 129 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 124 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 19 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Jul/Aug 06 Damage Substantial Date Published 13 Jul 06 Synopsis The pilot declared a MAYDAY when carrying out forced landing practice, as he was unable to initiate a go-around. The aircraft ran into a ditch at the end of the paddock. At the engine overhaul facility, it was found that the crankshaft run out was withinl imits. The engine was run satisfactorily on a test truck. The fuel system was checked and found to be delivering fuel to the engine. The flying school investigation was unable to determine the cause of the accident. They did put in place a safety action that requires engine failure simulation to be achieved by closing the throttle only, and under no circumstances is the mixture to be set at idle cut-off.
03/778	2003-03-16 14:40:00	Colyton	ZSLS SZD-9bis Bocian 1E	Loading... Occurrence 03/778 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model ZSLS SZD-9bis Bocian 1E Date and Time 16 Mar 03 at 14:40 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 55 Location Colyton Flying Hours(Total) 866 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 48 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 46 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis While landing in a paddock with a crosswind, the glider banked suddenly and the left wing clipped a fence post.
03/737	2003-03-15 15:45:00	Whakatane	Cessna 185B	Loading... Occurrence 03/737 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 185B Date and Time 15 Mar 03 at 15:45 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 52 Location Whakatane Flying Hours(Total) 426 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 152 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 21 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 2003 Damage substantial Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis After carrying out a standard overhead join, the pilot made an approach to sealed Runway 27, touching down close to the threshold. After a landing roll of approximately 450 metres, the pilot applied the brakes, at which point the aircraft veered to the le ft. Additional pressure was applied to the right brake in an attempt to keep the aircraft straight. The pilot reported that because of the extra braking the aircraft decelerated more quickly than expected, and as it was coming to a halt, it slowly tipped forward and finished up on its back in the middle of the runway.
03/715	2003-03-12 16:00:00	Auckland	Boeing 747-412	Loading... Occurrence 03/715 Nature Of Flight transport passenger A to B Aircraft Model Boeing 747-412 Date and Time 12 Mar 03 at 16:00 Pilot Licence n/a Pilot Age - Location Auckland Flying Hours(Total) 12000 POB 389 Flying Hours (on Type) 120 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 120 Taic Reference 03-003 Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 04 Damage substantial Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis On Wednesday 12 March 2003, at 1547, flight SQ286, a Boeing 747-412 registered 9V-SMT, started its takeoff at Auckland International Airport for a direct 9-hour flight to Singapore. On board were 369 passengers, 17 cabin crew and 3 pilots. When the cap tain rotated the aeroplane for lift-off, the tail struck the runway and scraped for some 490 metres until the aeroplane became airborne. The tail strike occurred because the rotation speed was 33 knots less than the 163 knots required for the aeroplane weight. The rotation speed had been mistakenly calculated for an aeroplane weighing 100 tonnes less than the actual weight of 9V-SMT. A takeoff weight transcription error, which remained undetected, led to the miscalculation of the takeoff data, which in turn resulted in a low thrust setting and excessively slow takeoff reference speeds. The system defences did not ensure the errors were detected, and the aeroplane flight management system itself did not provide a final defence against mismatched information being programmed into it. During the takeoff the aeroplane moved close to the runway edge and the pilots did not respond correctly to a stall warning. Had the aeroplane moved off the runway or stalled, a more serious accident could have occurred. The aeroplane takeoff performance was degraded by the inappropriately low thrust and reference speed settings, which compromised the ability of the aeroplane to cope with an engine failure and hence compromised the safety of the aeroplane and its occupants. Safety recommendations addressing operating procedures and training were made to the operator, and a recommendation concerning the flight management system was made to the aeroplane manufacturer.
03/559	2003-02-27 19:50:00	Blenheim	Fokker F27 Mk 500	Loading... Occurrence 03/559 Nature Of Flight TRAINING DUAL Aircraft Model Fokker F27 Mk 500 Date and Time 27 Feb 03 at 19:50 Pilot Licence - Pilot Age - Location Blenheim Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 07 Damage substantial Date Published 09 Feb 07 Synopsis After simulation of an undercarriage malfunction, which required use of the alternate gear lever, the main undercarriage selector lever was not returned to the DOWN position after the exercise was completed. After engine shutdown at the parking area, thea lternate gear handle was returned to the normal position. The undercarriage then retracted, causing major structural damage to the underside of the fuselage.
03/353	2003-02-11 12:30:00	Mesopotamia Station	Zenair Zodiac 601 UL	Loading... Occurrence 03/353 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Zenair Zodiac 601 UL Date and Time 11 Feb 03 at 12:30 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 71 Location Mesopotamia Station Flying Hours(Total) 817 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 525 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 26 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 2003 Damage minor Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis The pilot was caught out by a sudden turbulent gust while landing, which caused the aircraft to drift sideways and bend its landing gear. Despite this, the pilot still managed to steer the aircraft clear of a fence. Damage was limited to the landing gear, the propeller, and minor skin damage to the wing.
03/1339	2003-02-05 10:30:00	Ashhurst	NZ Aerospace FU24-950M	Loading... Occurrence 03/1339 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950M Date and Time 05 Feb 03 at 10:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 35 Location Ashhurst Flying Hours(Total) 1100 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 850 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 180 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage unknown Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis The pilot noticed a major vibration from the lefthand wheel during the takeoff so dumped the load. As the aircraft became airborne, he noticed in the mirror that the main left wheel and oleo piston had fallen off. Some damage to the lefthand flap was incu rred. Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the oleo falling off resulted from the failure of the lower torque link bolt after only 215 hours since it was installed new.
03/258	2003-02-04 10:30:00	Kaimanawa Ranges	Schweizer 269C	Loading... Occurrence 03/258 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Schweizer 269C Date and Time 04 Feb 03 at 10:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Kaimanawa Ranges Flying Hours(Total) 850 POB 3 Flying Hours (on Type) 850 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 2 Injuries (Minor) 1 Last 90 Days 20 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 2003 Damage destroyed Date Published 04 Sep 03 Synopsis The pilot was carrying out a demonstration flight for a potential client and intended to land on a peak in the Kaimanawa Ranges. The pilot reported that on approach he misjudged the wind direction, and the helicopter struck the ground prematurely with suf ficient forward speed to cause it to nose over.
03/249	2003-01-31 13:10:00	Raumati South	Piper PA-38-112	Loading... Occurrence 03/249 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Piper PA-38-112 Date and Time 31 Jan 03 at 13:10 Pilot Licence nil Pilot Age 41 Location Raumati South Flying Hours(Total) 57 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 33 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 36 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage destroyed Date Published 31 Oct 03 Synopsis The student pilot was flying solo circuits after having been authorised to do so by the instructor following a dual check out. The student had carried out one circuit, which resulted in a go-around. During the turn onto base leg for a second approach, ita ppears that the aircraft entered an unintended spin, from which the pilot could not recover. No fault could be found with the aircraft. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.
03/292	2003-01-29 00:00:00	Rarotonga	Airborne Windsports Edge 582	Loading... Occurrence 03/292 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Airborne Windsports Edge 582 Date and Time 29 Jan 03 at 00:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 35 Location Rarotonga Flying Hours(Total) - POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) - Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) 2 Last 90 Days - Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Nov/Dec 03 Damage substantial Date Published 31 Oct 03 Synopsis The student was receiving circuit training instruction from the microlight's owner. On the second circuit, passing 50 feet agl on finals, the student made control inputs that caused the microlight to go into a dive. The instructor tried to recover control , but the microlight hit the runway hard and skidded for about ten metres.
03/130	2003-01-21 10:00:00	Brynderwyn Hills	Cessna 172M	Loading... Occurrence 03/130 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Cessna 172M Date and Time 21 Jan 03 at 10:00 Pilot Licence PPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 37 Location Brynderwyn Hills Flying Hours(Total) 551 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 164 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 1 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Sep/Oct 2003 Damage substantial Date Published 02 Jul 03 Synopsis The aircraft was on a solo cross-country flight from Whangarei to North Shore aerodrome when the pilot experienced an engine failure approaching the Brynderwyn hills. The pilot chose a hillside site to forced land on. During touchdown, the aircraft boun ced off a hump in the paddock and then impacted a second hump, which caused it to flip over onto its back. The cause of the engine failure could not be determined. The possibility of carburettor icing could not be ruled out.
03/247	2003-01-20 18:15:00	Tauranga Ad	Piper PA-28-151	Loading... Occurrence 03/247 Nature Of Flight training dual Aircraft Model Piper PA-28-151 Date and Time 20 Jan 03 at 18:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 36 Location Tauranga Ad Flying Hours(Total) 1000 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 100 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 139 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Nov/Dec 03 Damage substantial Date Published 31 Oct 03 Synopsis The aircraft was engaged in circuit training in crosswind conditions, when it encountered a downdraught on short finals and landed about 100 metres short of the runway threshold. In doing so, it flicked up a threshold-marker tyre, which caused damage to t he tailplane and elevator.
03/131	2003-01-18 10:15:00	Haast Pass	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 03/131 Nature Of Flight hunting Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 18 Jan 03 at 10:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 70 Location Haast Pass Flying Hours(Total) 3611 POB 2 Flying Hours (on Type) 384 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 92 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 03 Damage substantial Date Published 03 Mar 03 Synopsis The pilot was hovering over tussock-covered sloping ground at 3500 feet amsl while a passenger boarded. As the passenger became seated the helicopter sank, and the main rotor contacted the waist-high tussock. The helicopter immediately began to yaw to the right and contact the ground. It rolled down the slope for 20 metres before coming to rest.
03/127	2003-01-17 16:30:00	Masterton	Robinson R22 Beta	Loading... Occurrence 03/127 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Beta Date and Time 17 Jan 03 at 16:30 Pilot Licence PPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 36 Location Masterton Flying Hours(Total) 158 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 10 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 6 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Mar/Apr 04 Damage destroyed Date Published 26 Feb 04 Synopsis The pilot was on a solo consolidation flight following dual type-rating instruction on the R22. As the helicopter was climbing out after takeoff and had reached an altitude of about 400 feet, witnesses on the aerodrome heard a loud noise and saw pieces fl ying off the helicopter. It free-fell to the ground; the pilot was killed and the helicopter destroyed. The main rotor rpm had decayed, and one main rotor blade struck the cabin, then detached from the helicopter.
03/91	2003-01-14 22:20:00	Tararua Range	Kawasaki BK117 B-2	Loading... Occurrence 03/91 Nature Of Flight air ambulance Aircraft Model Kawasaki BK117 B-2 Date and Time 14 Jan 03 at 22:20 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 40 Location Tararua Range Flying Hours(Total) 7350 POB 4 Flying Hours (on Type) 196 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) 1 Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 60 Taic Reference 03-001 Publishing Reference Vector, Jan/Feb 04 Damage substantial Date Published 08 Jan 04 Synopsis On Tuesday 14 January 2003, at about 2220, Life Flight Trust BK-117 helicopter ZK-III was on a night VFR flight from Wellington Hospital to Masterton Hospital to pick up an injured patient for an emergency medical transfer. After inadvertently overflyinga waypoint by a short distance towards high terrain, the pilot began an emergency climb through cloud. During this climb, the helicopter collided with trees, but it was flown on to an emergency landing at Masterton. The helicopter sustained substantial damage, and the pilot received a serious hand injury. The other occupants were uninjured. Safety issues identified include: " The need for air operators to include in their Operations Manuals practical material for night VFR flights. " The need for guidance material for all night VFR flying. A full report is available on the TAIC web site.
03/92	2003-01-14 20:00:00	West Coast	Robinson R22 Alpha	Loading... Occurrence 03/92 Nature Of Flight private other Aircraft Model Robinson R22 Alpha Date and Time 14 Jan 03 at 20:00 Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 47 Location West Coast Flying Hours(Total) 180 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 180 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 10 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Sep/Oct 04 Damage substantial Date Published 27 Aug 04 Synopsis The pilot reported that, while hovering, the helicopter's skid got caught on a rock. The pilot lost control in the ensuing dynamic rollover.
03/15	2003-01-07 15:15:00	Waitahuna	NZ Aerospace FU24-950	Loading... Occurrence 03/15 Nature Of Flight agricultural Aircraft Model NZ Aerospace FU24-950 Date and Time 07 Jan 03 at 15:15 Pilot Licence CPL (Aeroplane) Pilot Age 29 Location Waitahuna Flying Hours(Total) 1860 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 110 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 212 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 03 Damage substantial Date Published 03 Mar 03 Synopsis The pilot lined up on the sloping airstrip, but picked the wrong reference point on terrain visible beyond the crest. On the takeoff roll, he found that as he came over the crest, he was about 25 degrees off the centreline of the airstrip. He began jettis oning the load, but he was unable to clear the head of a small gut adjacent to the strip.
03/69	2003-01-03 18:30:00	Haast	KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369D	Loading... Occurrence 03/69 Nature Of Flight training solo Aircraft Model KHI Kawasaki-Hughes 369D Date and Time 03 Jan 03 at 18:30 Pilot Licence CPL (Helicopter) Pilot Age 25 Location Haast Flying Hours(Total) 3500 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3000 Injuries (Fatal) - Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 90 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector, Jul/Aug 03 Damage minor Date Published 06 May 03 Synopsis The pilot was practising engine-off landings from the hover, by rolling off throttle and cushioning the helicopter on to the ground by applying collective pitch. On one landing, a wind gust caused blade sailing while the rotor rpm was still low, and one b lade clipped the top of the tail boom, leaving a minor dent.
03/2	2003-01-03 15:30:00	Paparangi Station	Bell (Garlick) UH-1E	Loading... Occurrence 03/2 Nature Of Flight OTHER AERIAL WORK Aircraft Model Bell (Garlick) UH-1E Date and Time 03 Jan 03 at 15:30 Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Pilot Age 50 Location Paparangi Station Flying Hours(Total) 16000 POB 1 Flying Hours (on Type) 3000 Injuries (Fatal) 1 Injuries (Serious) - Injuries (Minor) - Last 90 Days 200 Taic Reference - Publishing Reference Vector Mar/Apr 05 Damage Destroyed Date Published 04 Mar 05 Synopsis The helicopter was on logging operations and had just delivered a log to the milling site. As the pilot applied power to climb away after releasing the log, the automatic grapnel re-engaged on the log when the lifting longline tautened. The resulting jer k caused the line to pull free at the lower end and flick up into the path of the main rotor. The tail rotor separated when struck by the flailing line, and control of the helicopter was lost. It struck the ground a short distance from the landing site and was destroyed by impact and fire. The pilot died in the accident. A full accident report is available on the CAA web site.