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Rail RO-2017-104: Unauthorised immobilisation of passenger train, at Baldwin Avenue Station, Avondale, 17 September 2017
TAIC has published its Final Report on the immobilisation and tagging of an Auckland metropolitan passenger train in September 2017. TAIC recommended that the train operator improve training for train crews, including liaising with emergency services. A fast and efficient emergency response depends on first responders receiving clear, concise and timely information.
Aviation AO-2019-002: Two Q300 aircraft, loss of separation, Wellington Airport, 12 March 2019
New TAIC inquiry into incident involving two Q300 aircraft under Air Traffic Control on approach to Wellington Airport. Separation was not maintained; both aircraft took avoiding action. No collision, no damage, no injuries.
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.
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
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...
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.