Executive summary
A landing accident involved Cessna R182, ZK-EKL, at Awaroa private airstrip on 9 January 1994. The safety issues discussed are the adequacy of the windsocks, the operator's information to pilots on wind conditions and the checking of pilots.
Related Recommendations
Ensure for operations into airstrips, that a pilot's ability has been checked in each aircraft type which the company requires him or her to operate into that strip.
Amend Welair's Operations Manual to include a paragraph altering pilots to the hazards of operating into Awaroa in strong north-westerly wind conditions.
Negotiate, with the owner and other operators, for a second full size windsock to be positioned at Awaroa in an appropriate location, to help pilots gauge the prevailing wind conditions more accurately.