Executive summary
When the pilot of ZK-EVA attempted to join formation with ZK-EQM, the aircraft collided and ZK-EQM entered a spiral descent into a paddock. A portion of ZK-EQM struck the passenger of ZK-EVA, ZK-EVA returned to Palmerston North Aerodrome.
Related Recommendations
He foster courses in formation flying conducted by pilots experienced in formation flying, from the RNZAF or elsewhere.
Require the RNZAC rules for formation flying to be reviewed by an independent panel of pilots familiar with formation flying.
The RNZAC Compile briefing material for formation flying instruction, and made it available to members.
Arrange for liaison at local level throughout New Zealand, to ensure that controllers and the drivers of potential rescue vehicles are equipped with the same maps, preferably overprinted with an easy reference grid.
Foster courses in formation flying conducted by pilots experienced in formation flying, from the RNZAF or elsewhere.
He require the RNZAC rules for formation flying to be reviewed by an independent panel of pilots familiar with formation flying.