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Marine MO-2016-206: Capsize and foundering of the charter fishing vessel Francie with the loss of eight lives, Kaipara Harbour bar, 26 November 2016
In November 2016, fishing charter vessel Francie capsized in rough water crossing Kaipara Harbour bar. 8 people died, 3 survived. More would have survived had all worn lifejackets, more so if fitted with crotch straps. TAIC calls for lifejacket types to match the activities of commercial restricted-limit vessels, rather than just how far out they can go. A higher standard lifejacket should be mandatory on commercial vessels operating out of bar harbours and off exposed coastlines.
Aviation TAIC opens inquiry into crash of MD600N helicopter, remote country NE of Waiouru
TAIC has opened an inquiry into a helicopter crash that occurred at about 9am today at a remote location North East of Waiouru.
Rail RO-2017-102: Signalling irregularity, Wellington Railway Station, 3 April 2017
Two trains were put into conflict due to a signal box display not showing track and points layouts correctly, but a driver realised he was on wrong track and stopped his train. Safety issues related to the change managem...
Accountability documents
TAIC's Statement of Intent for 2018-2022 and Statement of Performance Expectations for 2018-2019 have been tabled in Parliament
Marine MO-2018-203: Container ship Leda Maersk, grounding, Port Chalmers, 10 June 2018
The container ship Leda Maersk was navigating the channel into Port Chalmers, Dunedin, with a harbour pilot on board when the ship grounded.
Aviation AO-2017-004: BK117 Helicopter, forced landing into Porirua Harbour (Pauatahanui) 2 May 2017
In May 2017, a helicopter carrying a power pole began spinning and descended into waist-deep water in Pāuatahanui Inlet. The pilot was the only person on board and was unharmed. The Commission discovered serious mainten...
Rail TAIC opens inquiry into passenger train derailment at Britomart, Auckland
The Commission has opened an inquiry into the passenger train derailment at Britomart Station in Auckland
