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Watchlist update 2018
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has completed the 2018 review of its Watchlist, which draws attention to its most pressing safety concerns. The five items have all been updated to reflect recent developments.
Aviation AO-2018-006: Robinson R44 Helicopter, crashed in to Lake, Wanaka, 21 July 2018
A Robinson R44 helicopter disappeared while on a short flight over Lake Wanaka. Searchers found an oil slick on the lake surface and some debris on land nearby
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. T...
Aviation AO-2017-001: Eurocopter AS350 BA, ZK-HKW, Collision with terrain, Port Hills, Christchurch, 14 February 2017
An AS350 helicopter fighting wildfires on the Christchurch Port Hills crashed after up-swinging monsoon bucket cable hit tail rotor assembly. Pilot fatally injured, helicopter destroyed. Key lessons: need for vigilance d...
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.