Aviation TAIC opens inquiry into accident near Nelson involving firefighting helicopter
TAIC has opened an inquiry into a non-fatal accident involving a AS350 (Squirrel) helicopter engaged in firefighting operations near Nelson on 17 February
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Marine TAIC investigating jet boat accident in Skippers Canyon
The Commission has opened an investigation into the jet boat accident in Skippers Canyon that occurred 23 February.
Rail RO-2017-105: Collision between freight Train 353 and heavy motor vehicle, Lambert Road level crossing, near Kawerau, 6 October 2017
A refuse collection truck entered a level crossing, very likely without stopping at the Stop sign, and was struck by a log train. The truck driver died in the accident. Even if the truck had stopped, the view lines weren’t good enough for the truck to clear the crossing if a train had been just ou...
Marine TAIC publishes final report fatal accident in 2017 on cruise ship Emerald Princess
TAIC has published its report on the February 2017 accident in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, on board the passenger cruise ship Emerald Princess, in which a nitrogen cylinder burst, causing one fatality. The cylinder burst bel...
Aviation TAIC publishes interim report on October 2018 fatal Hughes 500 helicopter accident near Wanaka
The Commission has published an interim report on the recent fatal accident near Wanaka Aerodrome on 18 October 2018. The pilot and the two other occupants died in the accident. TAIC Chief Commissioner Jane Meares says a...
Aviation TAIC publishes interim report on July 2018 fatal Robinson R44 helicopter accident over Lake Wanaka
The report issued today is an interim report, so it includes no formal Findings. All evidence (including of any mast bumping) and the role it may have played in the accident sequence is subject to further investigation.
Aviation AO-2016-008: Robinson R66 helicopter, Partial power loss, forced landing, Hokonui Hills, Southland, 14 November 2016
The helicopter suffered extensive damage and the pilot escaped with minor injuries during an emergency landing attempted after rotor power was lost during an agricultural spraying operation. Contaminated fuel was very li...
Marine MO-2018-206: Bulk carrier Alam Seri, loss of control and contact with seabed, Port of Bluff, 28 November 2018
The bulk carrier Alam Seri was entering the port of Bluff when control of the ship was lost and it made contact with the seabed. No injuries and minimal damage.
