He was also a prime mover towards the discovery in the “deeper malaise” which affected the air transportation industry that allowed the Erebus tragedy to occur. This was significant as they were acknowledging the white out phenomenon, as many had not experienced this first hand, and had doubts about the phenomenon being one of the main reasons for the accident, however this symbolised an acceptance in the theory and contributed to Mahon’s case in court. Gordon Vette was awarded the trophy, after he made a significant difference in the research and discovery of the “white out phenomenon” which largely contributed to one of the causes of the accident, and used in court as one of Mahon’s defences. Twelve years following the disaster, on the 28th of November 1991, Captain A. As a family, we feel that our father and husband would wish that anyone who made a significant contribution to aircraft and aviation safety should be encouraged and shown the recognition that they deserve”. The trophy (since renamed “Jim Collins Trophy”) was remodelled by the Collins family, and Collins eldest daughter presented the award in 1991 and said “As a conscientious pilot, Captain Jim Collins was always concerned with the absolute safety of his aircraft, passengers and crew and the maintenance of their well-being. The 10-year anniversary of the accident in 1989, NZALPA President Peter Hensby-Bennett announced the creation of a trophy called “NZALPA Aviation Safety Trophy”, which was a memorial trophy and was to be awarded for significant contributions to aviation safety or exceptional behaviour in the face of emergency, generally either bravery or courage.
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