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TAIC hiring data recovery specialist
We're seeking a technical data expert to join the investigation services team. It's a specialist role, interesting work, with smart people, doing good. It will expose you to an incredibly interesting environment assisting in interpretation of recovered data for air, marine, and rail investigations.
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Aviation AO-2023-001: Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 (ZK IDB) and EC130B4 (ZK IUP), Reported close air proximity, Queenstown Aerodrome, 27 December 2022
At Queenstown Airport uncontrolled South Apron: 2 helicopters came into potential conflict due to contrasting mental models, confusion over who is doing what, congested airspace. CAA and others are working to address safety issue.
![The Aratere pictured on the night of the incident. (c) Renee Horncastle The ship aground.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_article/public/news/hero/IMG_MO-2024-204%20Aratere%20grounded%20c-Renee%20Horncastle.jpg?itok=ns_P16NB)
Marine TAIC investigating Aratere grounding
TAIC is opening an inquiry into the incident involving the Interislander ferry Aratere ferry, which reportedly ran aground in the late evening of 21 June 2024, soon after it departed Picton.
Marine MO-2024-204: Aratere, grounding, near Picton,21 June 2024
The Interislander passenger and freight ferry Aratere, was en route from Picton to Wellington on th night of 21 June 2024. At about 2145, shortly after departing Picton Harbour, it reportedly experienced a steering…
Rail TAIC report - train derailment in foul weather
Freight train derailed after floodwater washed out track ballast. TAIC issues 3 recommendations to KiwiRail to resolve safety issues with:
-- foul weather responsiveness nationwide;
-- staff training to…
![Photo of the accident scene. Photo of accident scene. Several container wagons and open laden log wagons lie in disarray in a waterlogged field next to the railway track. Some freight (logs and pulp packaging) is disgorged. The track itself is bent off its embankment. Further wagons stand intact on the track stratching into the distance.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_article/public/inquiry/hero/IMG_RO-2023-102-Te-Puke_a.jpg?itok=HBOrdT68)
Rail RO-2023-102: Freight train 360 Derailment, Te Puke, 29 January 2023
Freight train derailed - floodwater washed out track ballast after heavy rain. TAIC identifies safety issues with: foul weather responsiveness nationwide; staff training to deal with foul weather; and knowledge of risks…
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Aviation Report on MD500 helicopter crash, Wanaka, October 2018
Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Wānaka shines light on dangers of helicopter doors opening in flight.
-- Pilots: promptly report any anomalies.
-- Operators: enforce correct securing of…
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Aviation AO-2018-009: MD Helicopters 500D, ZK-HOJ, In-flight breakup, Near Wānaka Aerodrome, 18 October 2018
Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Wānaka shines light on dangers of helicopter doors opening in flight. Pilots: promptly report any anomalies. Operators: enforce correct securing of cargo. Aircraft…
Aviation TAIC investigating A320 runway excursion, Christchurch
The aircraft experienced a steering issue upon landing, causing it to veer off the runway -- a runway excursion. The aircraft was subsequently towed to the terminal. nobody hurt. TAIC keen to hear from people with video…