Reported Safety Incidents at NZPP
Occurrence No
Severity F Year
Occurrence Description
17/62
MI
2017 A goat was observed by AFIS to cross runway 16/34 running towards open vacant land on the western side of the airport.
17/8499
MI
2017 MOP accidentally drove through security fence.
17/7635
MI
2017 Helicopter transited the PP MBZ without making any radio calls.
18/2203
MI
2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation
18/1828
MI
2018 PA28 pilot reported a radio control aircraft operating at about 900ft over Queen Elizabeth Park (approx. 5km south of RWY 34 threshold at NZPP).
18/2850
MI
2018 Quad bike drove across field & runway and back without making radio calls.
18/4652
MI
2018 Unknown aircraft transited the PP MBZ with no comms.
18/4806
MI
2018 RPAS observed operating near airfield without clearance. Police advised
18/542
MI
2018 Unauthorised Operation. Model aircraft may have inadvertently climbed above D620 (Model Aircraft Club) was observed by a Q300 crew on approach into NZPP.
18/5779
MI
2018 Unauthorised operation. 2x model aircraft observed possibly operating outside D620
Lateral deviation. Was cleared to leave controlled airspace via the RNAV APP RWY 34 for NZPP. Shortly after, approaching NILID the aircraft turned left (rather than continuing straight through NILID towards LEVBI on the RNAV APP). When spoken to, the crew advised that the FMS dropped the waypoints as entered and
18/5982
MI
2018 checked. The aircraft continued to NZPP and landed safely.
19/2537
MI
2019 Information Error - Displayed. Requested IFR clearance to AA at FL150. The FPL showed FL170 prior to co-ordination, and this was not updated prior to electronic co-ordination. The act was subsequently cleared by PP FIS at FL150 but coordinated at FL170
19/2831
MI
2019 NORDO A/C transited through B680 (PP MBZ) with no radio transmissions.
19/2846
MI
2019 Airspace Incursion. Unauthorised RPAS operation NZPP
19/3211
MI
2019 Operational Deviation. Arrived at NZPP on an IFR flight plan at 0730 with no radio reports made on 118.3. As the aircraft approached TAXEV on the RNAV34 approach the TWR made several attempts to contact the aircraft with no success.
19/3869
MI
2019 Airspace Infringement. Was observed infringing controlled airspace SE of NZPP without a clearance. The aircraft then continued east and then south towards WN infringing controlled airspace again.
19/5739
MI
2019 Quad bike made at least two trips, one in either direction, crossing the runway twice, with no comms to AFIS and no visible lights with an IFR caravan on the approach
19/6092
MI
2019 Airspace Infrigement. Called Wellington RADAR to request a clearance through controlled airspace .Position at the time was 6 miles south of PP at 3000 ft so was already in controlled airspace. Should not have been above2500 feet.
19/6555
MI
2019 Flying an RPAS at Levin Club a BK117 helicopter flew directly overhead at a height estimated to be below the minimum.No synopsis.
19/805
MI
2019 Unknown helicopter entered the PP MBZ with no radio calls, continued north.
19/9168
MI
2019 Airspace incursion. RPAS observed operating north of the RWY 16 threshold on the beach. No authorisations for RPAS activity had been given for this day. Police were called
20/215
MA
2020 Runway incursion and departure off non-duty runway(34) against four aircraft established in the circuit (Duty RWY16) created major confliction and loss of separation.
20/3757
MI
2020 Information Error - Delivery. Departed NZPP on a Visual Departure. WN TMA was expecting the aircraft to fly the GUGAK4 departure which climbs straight ahead off RWY34 with a Maintain 5000FT. NZPP AFIS did not request the visual departure from WN PLN, and only put V34 in the RMKS field of the flight plan.
20/4184
MI
2020 Airspace Infringement. Unidentified/unknown RPAS operating close to the western boundary of PP aerodrome first observed at 0605 UTC.
20/5306
MA
2020 Operational deviation - failed to follow the cleared KAPTI G Arrival into NZPP, flew NILID - DABGU, not on the STAR.
20/577
MI
2020 Operational deviation. Was told to remain clear of CTA and WN TMA would radar monitor across Cook Strait. Pilot read back all instructions correctly but was seen to enter WN CTA and track just inside the edge of CTA on track to PP.
20/883
MI
2020 Near strike with hare on T/O roll
17/3523
MI
2017 C152 lined up and rolled in front of a helicopter on short final. Helicopter advised they would use the TLOF to keep clear, as a result there was a simultaneous parallel operation between the seal runway and TLOF.
19/8817
MI
2019 Possible runway safety event. C152 called rolling and commenced take-off as a helicopter was crossing the boundary fence for 16 FATO
19/8364
MI
2019 MSY216 advised that when joining the circuit, they came into close proximity with a/c in the upwind departing to the north
19/8926
MI
2019 Called a mayday joining final due engine surging. About 20 or so seconds later the pilot then reported ops normal again after having selected carb heat on and the engine seemed to be running smoother. Landed safely.
19/923
MI
2019 Entered PP MBZ/G with out radio calls tracking north. PP FLT Service unable to establish comms, traffic information passed to local A/C.
18/2924
MI
2018 Airspace infringement. Was observed approaching Pukerua Bay from the north indicating 3300ft. Subsequently, the acft called WN Radar and was identified and given a clearance through Controlled Airspace to transit to NZOM where the acft landed without further occurrence.
19/7707
MI
2019 BJV conducted T/O roll while HNS was on short final for 16 FATO, causing them to go-around and initiate avoiding action
WTF on short final with JHS number 2 with traffic in sight but close behind. FLT Service expected JHS to go-around due the spacing on short final. WTF proceeded to land, JHS continued to descend. WTF vacated at A2 as JHS crossed the threshold of 34 and continued to land. The distance between the runway threshold
19/6010
MI
2019 and A2 is less than 600m. No runway infringement took place.
17/2685
MI
2017 Helicopter landed behind marshaller as he guided a Q300 onto the gate and a Z Energy fuel truck. The Q300 crew felt this was unnecessary and potentially dangerous.
17/3284
MI
2017 Two aircraft called at once and AFIS advised both that neither was heard. Only one aircraft called back. Soon after, a helicopter was observed crossing the runways without receiving any information.
19/5041
MI
2019 Aircraft was observed tracking north inside the MBZ, When the aircraft was challenged it eventually responded with callsign HNE at 1200 feet and that they were north bound. They were passed QNH and traffic.
18/6701
MI
2018 Lined up for take-off with an aircraft on a 2nm final.
20/4876
MI
2020 C152 lined up with a PA38 on an approx 1nm final. The C152 began take-off roll and get airborne with enough spacing as the PA38 commenced a go-around and integrated into the circuit behind.
19/3115
MI
2019 Go-around from final due C208 traffic catch up joining from the south. C208 did not have the C152 traffic in sight.
17/6454
MA
2017 Once visual the C208 sighted a C152 turning onto left base and conducted a go around. The C152 conducted a left orbit. Both aircraft landed safely.
19/6934
MI
2019 Aircraft joined circuit with no radio call. Instructor slow in replying to FLT SERV to advise intentions.
20/3205
MA
2020 Runway safety incident. BE36 called lining up RWY34 and was given traffic information on an AS350 on short final for FATO 34. BE36 called rolling and was cautioned on the AS350 short final, but continued to take-off. The AS350 carried out an orbit on short final.
19/6445
MI
2019 Operational Deviation - Did not follow procedure. After departure FLT Service noted no mode C, pilot failed to acknowledge repeated radio calls. IAG observed operating normally.
18/4111
MA
2018 IAG crossed runway in front of a/c conducting a touch and go, due to confusion regarding callsigns. A/c conducting touch and go aborted and vacated.
18/71
MA
2018 Operational Deviation, vertical and lateral. PP FIS concerned that helicopter made insufficient radio calls prior to entering the MBZ. Transitted below 500 ft, estimated no more than 100 ft. to 150 ft. through the PP circuit.
18/5153
MI
2018 A/c requested climb into CTA which was denied initially, however was soon seen to climb into airspace. A/c then cleared to 6,000ft, however a/c continued to climb through this. A/c later did an orbit without clearance.
While on approach to Grass 30 the aircraft approach dropped below the normal profile for the displaced threshold and it struck a perimeter fence. The pilot then re-circuited for runway 34 and the aircraft landed safely. The aircraft required replacement undercarriage legs and some repairs to a wing. The pilot has since
17/6719
MA
2017 had several de-briefings regarding the accident and completed a thorough dual training flight with a highly qualified instructor.
19/5309
MI
2019 Airspace Infringement. Climbed into WN TMA without a clearance.
19/7081
MI
2019 PA18 established in the RWY16 G circuit turned base ahead of a C172 on final of the instrument approach (joining the circuit) C172 had traffic in sight. No conflict.
19/614
MI
2019 Loss of directional control on landing, resulting in a ground loop. No damage.
17/6503
MI
2017 Aircraft transited through the PP MBZ without making any radio calls.
18/5317
MI
2018 Report of a low flying aircraft - under low cloud, perhas <200 ft, in poor weather. Submitter didn't get reg, but thinks was Piper - Warrior or 140 perhaps. No synopsis. Pending further CAA investigations
17/2034
MI
2017 Aircaft entered MBZ without making any calls while following company traffic. Either the date or the aircraft registration is incorrect.
17/1294
MI
2017 Aircraft transited through the PP MBZ without making any radio calls. Aircraft was following a company.
18/521
MI
2018 The pilot lost directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, departing the sealed runway onto the grass and impacting with a taxiway sign. No injuries.
20/1099
MI
2020 Information Error - Delivery. PP Flight Service issued an incorrect route clearance prior to departure.
18/2477
MI
2018 Observed to transit over head NZPP with no radio calls, unresponsive to calls from PP FLT Service. At the same time there was a C172 joining for runway 34 from the south. An updated traffic information was given to the pilot of the C172 with radar based altitude estimation to help him avoid the unresponsive aircraft.
Pilot missed the turn at LEVBI, flight deviated off the approach to the East. WN TMA told PP FIS to instruct the aircraft to climb due to being below radar terrain. Pilot was in landing configuration and was trying to get gear back up while turning back to west while still descending. ZKJGA appears to have got very close to
20/352
MA
2020 the high point of 2369 while still IMC.
19/7082
MI
2019 Traffic information had been passed to PA32 pilot prior to take-off. PA32 late downwind #2 to a C152 ahead on final. The PA32 made an early turn to right base in front of the C152 instead of maintaining correct sequence in the circuit.
19/3083
MA
2019 Operated below 500ft. No Synopsis, no identified rule breach.
17/2577
MI
2017 Aircraft allegedly made very dangerously low approach, less than 300 ft. on base over houses. Aircraft landed midway on the runway, between A2 and A3. Update 21/6/17 : BFR Dual instruction taking place, simulated glide approach to runway 34 seal.
17/7110
MI
2017 Aircraft was back-tracking to depart off runway 34. Aircraft encountered a fault during the turn making it difficult to complete the 180 degree turn. During the turn, aircraft came in contact with a runway edge light and damaged the housing. Aircraft was shut down and visual inspection carried out.
19/613
MI
2019 Vicinity Confliction. Joining downwind PA38 advised of traffic turning crosswind ahead (PA18) acknowledged copy, not having seen the PA18, shortly after made a sharp left hand turn away from the circuit due to spotting PA18 traffic in close proximity.
18/6706
MI
2018 Joined for the wrong runway. A/c then confirmed joining early downwind 16, cutting in front of IDO. TAW was too close to a/c in front and conducted a go-around on short final.
20/4731
MA
2020 Runway Incursion. PA38 began take-off roll with ZK-FPI still occupying the runway after landing. FLt Serv estimated JVC would have been 50-100ft airborne by the time they passed FPI still on the runway.
19/509
MI
2019 While conducting a private flight the pilot of the R22 helicopter lined up on Runway 16, and took off at the same time as a Cessna 172 departing off Grass Runway 16, number one. The importance of adhering to the AIP procedures was reiterated to the pilot.
17/592
MI
2017 Airspace Infringement. After radar monitoring finished, was instructed to remain clear of controlled airspace heading north. Was observed on radar climbing back into controlled airspace, was instructed to descend clear.
20/1209
MI
2020 HNS lifted from aeroclub instead of the FATO as required
17/5311
MA
2017 Helicopter operated in the MBZ without radio contact for several minutes. Eventually pilot came to the frequency but the readability was only 2. Helicopter landed at Paraparaumu but departed later with the radio still faulty, readability still 2.
20/1581
MI
2020 Operational Deviation- did not follow procedure. Failed to make radio calls transiting through PP MBZ/GNo synopsis.
Airspace Infringement. Was first sighted about 5 NM north of NZPP tracking south, first attempt at establishing comms was made with no response. Aircraft that might have come into conflict with the C206 were told about the aircraft's position and current direction. C206 then flew directly overhead the field at an
altitude that appeared to be above circuit altitude. Another attempt at establishing comms was made with no success. The aircraft continued tracking south. About 3-4 minutes later made a position report saying he was 4 NM north of Pukerua Bay tracking south. MAF was then asked if he was the Cessna aircraft that
18/683
MI
2018 flew directly overhead the field tracking south. Pilot replied with affirm. The pilot then said he was on Manawatu traffic 112.6 instead of PP traffic 118.3.
18/665
MI
2018 The main rotor blades made contact with trees while conducting lifting operations.
20/85
MI
2020 TCAS RA. Traffic information passed.
Airspace Infringement. Was noted inside WN TMA airspace at approx 0145Z, at A040, climbing to A045. WN TMA tried calling on both frequencies with no luck. After a few minutes Pilot called WN TMA requesting climb to A060, but instructed to descend to A025 due to being in the arrivals area. Aircraft appeared to
18/1563
MI
2018 be inside the airspace by approx 5nm.
17/5708
MI
2017 Pilot was on a solo cross country from Hastings to Nelson, via Paraparaumu. After encountering bad weather enroute and making a decision to divert to Masterton for a full stop landing, turbulence encountered. Pilot needed to climb to 6500 ft. PAN call made to Wellington Control requesting the climb .
Information error delivery. Was on a IFR training flight and following a planned Missed Approach procedure at NZPP, the acft continued on the flight to NZMS. The flight plan indicated that it would fly NZPP DCT to NZMS however once airborne the acft was actually flying NZPP MAMOD and onward to NZMS. This is a
20/2592
MI
2020 significantly different route to that filed and expected.
Operational Deviation - Procedure. Pilot made a late request for the KAPTI ONE GOLF ARRIVAL for RWY34. The aircraft was cleared to leave controlled airspace on the RNAV (GNSS) RWY34. Observed to be well north of the expected track and provided tracking assistance to re-establish on the approach. Pilot later
20/4418
MI
2020 advised due to the late request for the ARRIVAL they had forgotten to enter the APP, but VMC at all times.
18/8589
MI
2018 Vertical deviation. CVFR flight within OHTMA was instructed to maintain 6000ft. Aircraft descended without a clearance and efforts by OHTMA to re-establish communications with the pilot where unsuccessful. Aircraft descended below and remained clear of controlled airspace.
18/575
MI
2018 Airspace Infringement. observed entering WN CTA climbing to A040. Called WN TMA for clearance once at A040, lower limit controlled airspace A025. Pilot advised they were already in controlled airspace and given clearance.
18/8499
MI
2018 JWH failed to conform to the noise abatement rules in the AIP
20/762
MI
2020 Airspace incursion. Transited PP MBZ without any radio calls.
19/4855
MI
2019 While RWY 34 was in use, JJR joined from the north turning left onto final for RWY 16 and landed. ELA completed orbits in the downwind
19/3417
MI
2019 TGB was heading northbound north west of PP and crossed the extended centreline of RWY 16 while CTI was on an RNAV approach, causing CTI to initiated avoiding action
19/6011
MI
2019 Provided traffic information. Commenced take-off with BQX on short final. BQX cautioned about PJM, BQX commenced a full stop on the grass runway and taxied back along taxiway G before rejoining the circuit. PJM did allow sufficient spacing to avoid parallel operations.
PP flight service phoned WN TMA for a clearance validity for ZKLDY to depart PP from the non-duty runway via a Visual Departure. The WN TMA controller denied the request for the visual departure as it was dark and issued the aircraft with a GUGAK4 as is appropriate for RWY34 departure. When airborne, ZKLDY was
20/3053
MA
2020 observed tracking direct to Kamet. When questioned, ZKLDY confirmed they had been cleared by PP Flight Service for a visual departure to Kamet.
17/1436
MI
2017 Traffic confliction in the circuit.
19/2728
CR
2019 During agricultural operation hit a single electric wire. Damage to windscreen, mast, and rotor blades.The pilot was conducting aerial spraying when the helicopter struck an electric fence wire. the helicopter suffered extensive damage to the front canopy, a rotor blade and during the ensuing heavy landing.
17/8058
MI
2017 Aircraft landed on the area between the grass and sealed runways.
19/2796
MI
2019 Airspace incursion. Called WNTMA at 4100ft where the LL CTA is 2500ft for a clearance to enter WN CTA/C, was already in the TMA.
Found two crew bags onboard that belonged to the previous crew. Had been left on board after a late notice aircraft swap. Reporting as this indicates a flaw where a bag can be forgotten about and left onboard an aircraft, and was not reconciled on any documentation, although in this case no limits would have been
18/2124
MI
2018 exceeded, and the bags (loaded in C3) would have been within the 20kg tolerance.Detailed Rectification Undertaken:
18/1373
MA
2018 TCAS RA. Prior to departure Q300 crew given traffic information regarding a group of aircraft joining from the north and they would be joining downwind. Without sighting the group of aircraft the Q300 crew decided to depart.
While on the RNAV Approach and on the PP FIS frequency, aircraft was observed by the radar controller fail to turn left as required on the approach. Aircraft instead continued straight ahead for more than 1 nm., tracking towards high terrain. Radar requested PP FIS to check if aircraft was in VMC but it was not. Aircraft
17/6619
MA
2017 instructed, though PP FIS to commence missed approach immediately. Aircraft issued radar vectors for the second approach and was kept on the radar frequency until established on final approach.
17/3745
MA
2017 Bleeds not selected on after take-off. Cabin pressure warning climbing through 13000ft.
Master Warning and Smoke Warning lights illuminated during climb. Shortly after completing the memory items the Warning lights went out. Crew kept the Oxygen masks on and briefed FA on potential fire and asked him to investigate the cargo hold. No indications of fire found. After more checking and no evidence
19/7723
MI
2019 of fire decided to proceed. On climb from Wellington somewhere in the vicinity of NZPP through 11,500 the Master Warning and Smoke Warning lights illuminated.Memory items were actioned.
17/4321
MI
2017 Captain rostered and flew to Paraparaumu with expired rating.
17/183
MI
2017 Noted aerodrome FOD during taxi - cones left by taxiway B.
18/6872
MI
2018 KAL took off from RWY 34 grass, and SNJ followed shortly after on RWY 34. The required parameters regarding parallel operations at the aerodrome had been applied (600m horizontal separation).
17/2470
MI
2017 Airspace Infringement. Observed crossing overhead the field towards the south. Attempts were made to establish comms without success.NO SYNOPSIS.
Airspace Infringement. Entered the WN CTA without a clearance at 3000ft (LL 2500ft) by approx 1 nm before turning around and heading north vacating the CTA. PP AFIS contacted ZKDCL, informed them of the deviation and instructed them to go north on behalf of WN TMA which was complied with. A SF34 IFR into
20/4884
MI
2020 NZPP was on the STAR to conduct the RNAV Arr Rwy34, was approaching the IAF (NILID) at approximately 4000ft. at the time.
20/4164
CR
2020 RACC report received - amateur built a/c appears to have crashed on landing. Single occupant fatally injured.
17/4854
MI
2017 Aircraft entered the WN CTA/C without clearance. When crew realised the mistake, they commenced immediate descent.
19/1261
MI
2019 During training, MTI received a traffic advisory against WPO, and initiated an avoiding descent.
19/9036
MI
2019 While joining from the north, JEN turned to join in front of MTH, resulting in a loss of separation. The instructor on board MTH observed JEN converging on their position at the same altitude and commenced a descent to avoid JEN.
20/4549
MI
2020 Severe turbulence encounter.
20/4012
MI
2020 While approaching PP, MTC saw a saab on left base for PP 34 converging on their position. MTC initiated a climb to 3,000 ft to avoid a/c, however in doing so they clipped the edge of WN CTA
20/59
MI
2020 Pilot took off on seal runway 16 whilst another aircraft was landing on grass runway 16.
Aircraft entered the sealed runway while helicopter was on short final. The helicopter made a steep right turn to re-join final.Traffic information was passed to the pilot of a fixed wing aircraft, of a helicopter tracking to join finals for the seal runway. Due to a lack of situational awareness, a lack of understanding of
helicopter performance (speed) and significant length of time taken to taxi from the Aero Club to the runway, the fixed wing aircraft proceeded to line up on the seal runway with the helicopter now on short finals. The helicopter pilot proceeded to conduct a tight right hand circuit allowing the pilot of the fixed wing
17/6621
MA
2017 aircraft time to expedite their take off. The helicopter landed without further incident.
Operational deviation. Target was observed to be approx one and a half miles off the final approach track and diverging inbound on the RNAV34 approach at NZPP. The WN TMA phoned PP FSS to get them to advise the pilot that he needed to turn left away from the high ground. At the same time the aircraft was seen
20/4911
MI
2020 to be correcting back onto final.
Operational Deviation - Instructions. A training flight PM-PP-PM flew RNAV34 APP at NZPP with standard MAPP. On MAPP the pilot requested and received an onwards clearance to NZPM via SRC PPPM1. The pilot seemed unsure of the SRC and enquired if this was H467 route to NZPM. Controller advised in the
20/4262
MI
2020 affirmative, PPPM1 encompasses H467. Observed to turn off the MAPP which had not been cancelled, instructed to re-intercept the standard MAPP.
While in hover, the instructor reportedly heard a bang and the helicopter started spinning and descending towards the ground. Helicopter contacted the ground and came to rest on its side. The instructor pilot received serious injuries, and the student pilot received minor injuries in the accident. Both were able to
17/5304
MA
2017 evacuate the helicopter after it came to rest.
18/6773
MI
2018 IMZ joined downwind for FATO 16 without joining call. IMZ made a downwind call after they were identified as traffic to another a/c joining.
20/4646
MA
2020 Potential for confliction non controlled airport. PP FLT SERVICE passed traffic information. IFR PA44 inbound on the RNAV 34 approach, a Helicopter departing the circuit via the downwind with the PA44 in sight.
19/9386
MI
2019 a/c landed without gaining prior approval as required by terms on the landing plate. Pilot stated he was unaware he needed prior approval.
20/4471
MI
2020 CUB failed to report position when entering or flying through PP MBZ. FIS passed on traffic info to TOC
20/5294
MI
2020 Self reported. Pilot failed to follow AIPNZ FATO procedure when departing NZPP.
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