Occurrence No
Occurrence Occurrence Description
Location
NRP Aircraft Class Flight Phase Nature Of Flight
Safety Outcome Target Group
Type Code Date Time
Abbreviation
15/5036
ARC
25-Sep-15 An unidentified red and orange light was seen in the sky near Harewood.
Christchurch
Other
16/600
ARC
16-Feb-16 Concern that an unidentified yel ow aircraft was continual y flying over complainant's
Manapouri
Other
property. The complainant did not believe that this aircraft was conducting agricultural
operations.
17/7578
ARC
03-Dec-17 UFO report received from RCC - received by them from police via member of public. No
Redbeach, Akl NE
Micro2
Other
other reports recieved to date corresponding to this. No further action.
17/4881
NRO
20-Jun-17
DESCRIBED AS A LARGE SHOOTING STAR OR COMET WITH A WIDE FIREY TAIL B.
Other
APPROXIMATELY 0840Z C. APPEARED TO THE SOUTH OF THE CITY D. WEST TO EAST
LASTING APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS
18/2197
ARC
31-Dec-17 Complaint regarding a UFO overhead, possibly RPAS. No further action by CAA
Whitford
AR
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
18/4067
ARC
01-Jun-18
Unidentified microloght flying low over beach - 50-100 feet. No reg or photos - advised
Mokihinui
WS
CRUISE
TRANSPORT
Private Operations - Sport
submitter no further CAA action.
PASSENGER A TO A
15/2801
ASP
06-Jun-15
On final stages of localiser intercept at 3000ft, a TCAS RA was received. Crew initiated a
Auckland
AA
Aeropl
APPROACH
TRANSPORT
Airline Operations - Medium
climb to green segment on VSI. No TA was heard prior to the RA and after 5 seconds the
PASSENGER A TO B
Aeroplanes
VSI returned to normal operation with no audible ''Clear of Conflict'' heard. Crew
abanondoned approach and vectored back around for another intercept after level ing at
3800ft, passengers briefed as well. ATC notified and mentioned unidentified helicopter
traffic was operating below at 1500ft unverified.
18/8637
ASP
09-Dec-18 Airspace Infringement. Unidentified aircraft squawking 5553 observed in M301.
M301
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Private Operations - Aeroplanes
18/7438
ASP
21-Oct-18
Possible airspace infringement. An unidentified helicopter 1500 squawk was observed
Dunedin
SW
CRUISE
TRAINING SOLO
entering the DN CTA/D west of Palmerston at 4500ft unverified.
16/4988
ASP
16-Sep-16 Airspace Infringement. An unidentified target was observed to be at 2200ft where LL CTA is Christchurch CH
Aeropl
CLIMB
TRAINING SOLO
Other Commercial Operations -
1500ft. At the same time pilot cal ed CH TMR for a clearance to climb to 4500ft VFR.
Aeroplanes
Advised already in the CTA/C.
17/7969
ARC
14-Dec-17 Complaint unidentified drone above property, also police complaint laid. Operator not
Geraldine
TU
Other
identified, no further action. Reply sent.
17/801
ASP
30-Jan-17
Unidentified target, squawking 1200, observed passing through the left base position for Auckland
AA
UNKNOWN PRIVATE OTHER
Other
runway 23L at 2400 ft. Aircraft ended up landing in the Clevedon area.
18/5140
ARC
13-Jul-18
Low flying unidentified a/c just off shore. No reg, submitter wanted report recorded "just Waiheke
AA
in case" - NF CAA action.
Island
16/3610
ASP
09-Jul-16
Unknown unidentified object noted to pass in front and below the aircraft. No TCAS or
Christchurch CH
Aeropl
DESCENT
TRANSPORT
Airline Operations - Large
radar plot.
PASSENGER A TO B
Aeroplanes
16/2670
ASP
24-May-16 Unidentified aircraft was observed in control ed airspace at 3000 ft. conflicting with an IFR Christchurch RT
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
aircraft in the FERNS hold at 3000 ft. A conflict alert activated on radar. Essential traffic
information was passed to the IFR aircraft and was taken out of the hold away from the
possible conflict.
15/4673
ASP
27-Sep-15 Unidentified target observed transiting the WN CTR/C to the south, from west to east
Wel ington
WN
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
without a clearance.
16/1457
ARC
30-Mar-16 An unidentified fal ing light was observed by reporter facing West. The object was too fast Tasman Bay
Other
for an aircraft and too slow for a meteo.
16/1512
ASP
30-Mar-16 Two unidentified Bi-Planes observed transiting north through the Paraparaumu MBZ with Paraparaumu PP
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Private Operations - Aeroplanes
no radio cal s.
15/5344
ASP
07-Nov-15 Unidentified aircraft observed, indicating 4700ft 10 nm. north of WU.
Wanganui
WU
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
15/5354
ASP
07-Nov-15 Unidentified target was observed 35 nm. east of NP at 9400 ft. without a clearance.
New Plymouth NP
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
16/3036
ASP
05-Jun-16
Unidentified target squawking 1200 was observed at 4000 ft. in the RO CTA/D when lower Tauranga
TG
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
limit of CTA is 3500 ft. Aircraft appeared to land at Matamata.
Occurrence No
Occurrence Occurrence Description
Location
NRP Aircraft Class Flight Phase Nature Of Flight
Safety Outcome Target Group
Type Code Date Time
Abbreviation
19/832
ASP
09-Feb-19 Airspace Infringement. Unidentified A/C observed entering control ed airspace to the west Invercargil
NV
DESCENT
PRIVATE OTHER
of Invercargil in the vicinity of Colac Bay descending through 5000 ft. The airspace in the
area it infringed has a lower level of 2500 ft.
16/3943
ARC
24-May-16 Unidentified helicopter was observed flying low over Olivine Ice Plateau.
West Coast
Other
17/6908
ASP
05-Nov-17 Airspace infringement. Unidentified glider operating approx 45NM south of NR had been Napier
NR
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Private Operations - Sport
cruising below CTA at A090 and for about 5 mins entered CTA at A100
18/8099
NRO
11-Nov-18 Operating in M306 on a military training operation when the crew observed an
M306
OH
MILITARY
Airline Operations - Large
unidentified fixed wing acft, white in colour at approx 500Ft. MAK05 turned away from the
Aeroplanes
acft to ensure a pass.
The OH FISB was broadcasting at the time that M306 was not active therefore al owing
transit of civil acft through that area. However the acft was not showing on radar and no
cal s were heard
17/7935
ASP
17-Dec-17 Unidentified Glider outside G357 without clearance.
G357
PM
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Private Operations - Sport
18/1560
ASP
02-Apr-18 Airspace Infringement. Unidentified target with the Mode S code ZKAFT observed on radar Woodbourne WB Aeropl
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Private Operations - Aeroplanes
entering the WB CTR/D at VRP DOMES tracking north then west at 3500 feet unverified.
WN TMA confirmed they were not talking to the aircraft
(airspace is delegated to WN TMA) and aircraft did not respond to two cal s on 122.8 WB
TWR frequency. Aircraft obsereved clear of the CTR at 0443 tracking Westbound.
17/7373
ARC
24-Nov-17 Unidentified aircraft flying over Rimutaka prison. Security manager advised to contact
Rimutaka
WN
Wel ington Tower and Police, and take photos.
Prison
18/6912
ASP
27-Sep-18 Unidentified target observed by CHTMR to enter CH CTA/C tracking to NZWL at 2000ft
Christchurch CH
CRUISE
Airline Operations - Large
without clearance.
Aeroplanes
Target joined and landed at NZWL. No other traffic affected.
15/2740
ASP
29-May-15 Unidentified 1200 target observed tracking around the CTR boundary East to West at 3900 Rotorua
RO
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
feet unverified.
18/7593
ASP
27-Oct-18
An unidentified VFR aircraft squawking 1200 was observed in the vicinity of Clydevale
Invercargil
NV
CLIMB
entering the DN CTA/D on climb. An attempt was made to contact the aircraft on 120.7
with no joy. The aircraft climbed to 5500ft and vacated the CTA
16/5109
ASP
06-Jun-16
Crew were advised on an unidentified aircraft at 4700 ft. during descent for the VORDME A Rotorua
RO
Aeropl
APPROACH
TRAINING DUAL
Other Commercial Operations -
approach at Rotorua. As crew exited cloud, they saw the traffic and made a climb,
Aeroplanes
continuing in the turn to remain clear.
16/5185
ASP
23-Sep-16 Unidentified aircraft noted in control ed airspace without a clearance, later descended and Wanganui
WU
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
tracked towards NZWU.
19/1220
ASP
26-Feb-19 Airspace incursion. Unidentified aircraft observed on Radar and visual y tracking Pylons to Christchurch CH
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Pond and then vacating zone to
South West.
15/5265
ASP
31-Oct-15
An unidentified aircraft departing the control zone appeared not to make any radio cal s.
Pahiatua Track PM Aeropl
CRUISE
TRAINING DUAL
Other Commercial Operations -
Aeroplanes
16/5855
ASP
21-Oct-16
An unknown unidentified target tracking NW squawking 1200 was observed in CTA/C at
Hanmer
HR
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
10000ft where LL 9500ft.
Springs
16/5179
ARC
03-Jul-16
An unidentified bright light was noticed moving fast towards the east. No radar target
Kaikoura
KI
Other
identified in the vicinity.
16/2089
ASP
22-Apr-16 Unidentified aircraft observed entering control ed airspace without clearance.
Taumaranui
TM
CLIMB
PRIVATE OTHER
Other
18/6184
ASP
25-Aug-18 Unidentified light aircraft flew through model aircraft Danger Area D326.
Levin
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
16/6539
ARC
09-Oct-16
Unidentified "blob" over water east of Orewa. No other reports. Submitter replied to and Orewa
NE
Other
no WR required.
Occurrence No
Occurrence Occurrence Description
Location
NRP Aircraft Class Flight Phase Nature Of Flight
Safety Outcome Target Group
Type Code Date Time
Abbreviation
18/828
ARC
01-Mar-18 During final approach at 1000ft an unidentified object passed below the aircraft flying level Auckland
AA
Other
in the opposite direction. three pilots in flight deck observed object. Drone like in
appearance - white and passed 200 feet below aircraft. ATC advised.During final approach
at 1000ft an unidentified object passed below the aircraft flying level in the opposite
direction. three pilots in flight deck observed object. Drone like in appearance - white and
passed 200 feet below aircraft. ATC advised.Detailed Rectification Undertaken:
18/7056
ASP
05-Oct-18
An unidentified VFR (1200 Sq) was observed in CH CTA/C to the west of CH up to 10300ft Christchurch CH
CRUISE
FERRY/POSITIONING
unverified.
18/8374
ARC
28-Nov-18 Cal regarding UFO near PP flying up vertical y, possibly RPAS. NFA by CAA
Paraparaumu PP
18/8411
ASP
28-Nov-18 Airspace infringement. An unidentified 1200 squawk climbed into Ohakea Control ed
Ohakea
WU
CLIMB
PRIVATE OTHER
airspace.
18/8456
ASP
27-Nov-18 TCAS TA on approach. A VFR helicopter that was wel beneath the aircraft.Approaching
Wel ington
WN Aeropl
APPROACH
TRANSPORT
Airline Operations - Large
waypoint PAHWA on the DOGAD FOUR BRAVO arrival procedure, an unidentified target
PASSENGER A TO B
Aeroplanes
was observed on the TCAS with no mode C. The target was intermittent in being detected.
As aircraft was just about to enter IMC and vertical separation could not be confirmed, VS
was selected and the descent arrested to maintain visual flight conditions. After a TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC alert and communication with ATC, it was later determined that the traffic being
detected was a VFR helicopter wel beneath the aircraft.Detailed Rectification Undertaken:
19/271
ASP
21-Jan-19
Unidentified aircraft tracking north, squawking 1200 observed 45 miles south west of CH in Christchurch CH
CRUISE
control ed airspace at 10000ft.
19/315
ASP
19-Jan-19
An unidentified a/c squawking 1200 was observed inside control ed airspace without a
Tauranga
TG
clearance. Aircaft was was bound passing just south of TG. There was no effect on any
other flights.
18/6470
ASP
07-Sep-18 Airspace infringement. An unidentified target squawking 1667 was observed climbing
En-Route
CH
Aeropl
CLIMB
TRAINING SOLO
Other Commercial Operations -
through 3400ft vacating control ed airspace to the NW of NZCH where the LL of CTA is
Aeroplanes
2500.
17/6318
ARC
25-Sep-17 UFO seen to the west.
Christchurch CH
17/6347
ARC
07-Oct-17
Report of unidentified light aircraft flying low over Tauranga CBD.
Tauranga
TG
18/2280
ASP
14-Apr-18 TCAS RA. Reported responding to an RA on unidentified northbound traffic outside CTA
Wel ington
WN
DESCENT
TRANSPORT
Airline Operations - Large
passing below in the vicinity of Mana Island. Flight had been given traffic info on the target
PASSENGER A TO B
Aeroplanes
prior and reported having the traffic on ACAS.
18/4084
ARC
30-May-18 Concern about unidentified aircraft circling overhead town during night. Part
Kawerau
WK
noise/nuisance, part safety concern. Some discussion on social media, council and police
not aware of nature of operation. No CAA action.
18/7229
ARC
07-Oct-18
Unidentified lights seen by member of public. No other reports - NFA by CAA. Replied to Palmerston
PM
submitter.
Nth
19/831
ASP
09-Feb-19 Airspace Infringement. Unidentified aircraft observed climbing through 5000ft and level ing Auckland
AA
CLIMB
PRIVATE OTHER
at 6000ft in AA CTA with lower limit of 4500ft.
18/8610
ASP
07-Dec-18 Unidentified target squawking 4570 observed to be in control ed airspace 34 nm North
Auckland
WP
CRUISE
west of Auckland. The aircraft was at 5000ft, airspace limit in that location is 4500ft
18/8654
ASP
09-Dec-18 Unidentified aircraft entered the NP CTA without a clearance. Multiple attempts to contact New Plymouth NP
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
the aircraft by NP tower were unsuccessful.
19/2490
ARC
04-Apr-19 Submitter wished to report a UFO operating at hight speed conducting aerobatics. NFA by Mangatainoka MS
CAA, likely a T6 or NH90 training
18/2610
ASP
30-Mar-18 Airspace Infringement. Unidentified fixed wing aircraft observed on Tower radar and later Christchurch CH
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
through binoculars within CH CTR
unauthorised.
Occurrence No
Occurrence Occurrence Description
Location
NRP Aircraft Class Flight Phase Nature Of Flight
Safety Outcome Target Group
Type Code Date Time
Abbreviation
19/1468
ASP
05-Mar-19 Airspace Incursion. An unidentified VFR aircraft was observed to transit OH CTA/C to the
Ohakea
PM
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
east of PM at 2800FT (lower
limit of CTA 2500ft).
19/1672
ARC
06-Mar-19 SEA3611 reported seeing a UFO on approach which turned out to be a party bal oon. Other Whenuapai
WP
APPROACH
MILITARY
Airline Operations - Large
a/c in the area vectored to avoid it.
Aeroplanes
19/711
ASP
07-Feb-19 TCAS RA on an unidentified VFR, squawk 3415 operating in the vicinity of Makara Beach
Wel ington
WN
CLIMB
TRANSPORT
Airline Operations - Large
not above 2500ft. No action was taken by A320.
PASSENGER A TO B
Aeroplanes
18/7230
ASP
13-Oct-18
Unidentified aircraft entered control ed airspace without a clearance.
New Plymouth NP
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
Private Operations - Aeroplanes
19/3395
ASP
25-Apr-19 Unknown unidentified target observed to enter CTA at 8000ft where LL CTA/D is 6500
Bay CTA/D
19/3631
ARC
04-May-19 Unidentified lights in sky. NFA by CAA
Southern
Taranaki
19/3959
ASP
03-Jun-19
Unidentified RPAS observed in control ed airspace at 10,500ft. Control ed airspace lower
CH
Other
limit is 9500.
19/4005
ASP
04-Jun-19
Unidentified VFR aircraft squawking 1200 observed by BAY control er at 6900ft approx 12 Moose
AP
Aeropl
CRUISE
NM northwest of MOOSE IFR reporting point tracking south. Aircraft subsequently cal ed
NR TWR and was identified as DXA.
17/2007
ARC
21-Feb-17 Unidentified FU24 al egedly flew low over Gore township.
Gore
GC
CRUISE
FERRY/POSITIONING
Agricultural Operations -
Aeroplanes
17/2005
ASP
15-Apr-17 UFO passed in close proximity while on final. Looked like a dark coloured blimp shaped
Auckland
AA
Aeropl
APPROACH
TRANSPORT
Airline Operations - Large
balloon approx. 1 meter in length. No evasive action was necessary.
PASSENGER A TO B
Aeroplanes
17/2579
ASP
28-Apr-17 Airspace Infringement. Unidentified helicopter target spotted on radar 1 to 2 nm inside
Christchurch CH
CRUISE
Other Commercial Operations -
southern boundary of the control zone at 500ft tracking east bound then eventual y
Helicopters
vacating via Lincoln. Attempts to contact on various frequencies failed.
17/3498
ARC
07-Jun-17
Unidentified pale yellow aircraft al egedly flew low over horse riders.
Clifford Bay
CRUISE
PRIVATE OTHER
16/7271
ASP
23-Oct-16
Unidentified VFR target on reciprocal heading identified by ATC. climbed and then
Lake Station
Aeropl
CRUISE
FREIGHT ONLY
Airline Operations - Medium
changed vector to avoid.
Aeroplanes
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