Twin-Engine Aircraft Collides with Construction Machinery at Holitipu Airport (8R-GHG)

Incident Overview Following its landing at Holitipu Airport, a twin-engine aircraft collided with construction machinery and came to a stop. The impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, although no injuries were reported among those on board. ## Official Findings The investigation identified two primary factors contributing to the accident. First, the airport authority failed to issue a notice to airmen (NOTAM) regarding ongoing construction work at the facility. Second, the pilot did not obtain information about the conditions at the destination airport prior to arrival. These failures in communication and pre-flight preparation led to the collision with the construction equipment on the airfield.