Occurrences


Accident Brief, Occurrence #18/4018
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)
0
Injuries (Serious)
0
Injuries (Minor)
0
Last 90 Days
75
Taic Reference
Publishing Reference
Vector-Winter-2021
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.