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Rail RO-2017-101: Signal Passed at Danger ‘A’ at compulsory stop boards protected worksite, Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty, 7 February 2017
Despite warning signs, a train driver only noticed a maintenance team working on a rail bridge as his train drew close. The train crossed the bridge without authorisation while the workers were still under it. No injuries, no damage to train or bridge. KiwiRail now has a system to investigate and resolve potential faults in safety systems. TAIC recommendations address medical data capture; sleep apnoea detection; and the need for a good fatigue risk management system.
Aviation AO-2015-009: Air traffic control incidents, Hamilton aerodrome, 17 December 2015
During an annual proficiency assessment, an air traffic controller lost situational awareness and a series of four incidents occurred, forcing the assessor to resolve the situation. There were no collisions and nobody was injured. Since then, the controller has passed annual proficiency tests; contr...
Rail RO-2017-103: Potential collision between passenger trains, Wellington Railway Station, 15 May 2017
A loaded passenger train had perceived brake problems and halted soon after departure from Wellington Station. There were differences between track hardware, the signaller’s information screen, and mistaken impressions...
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 developm...
Marine MO-2017-202: Passenger vessel L’Austral, grounding, Milford Sound, Fiordland, 9 February 2017
The ship was entering Milford Sound in the dark. The pilot lost awareness and bridge crew did not alert him or use on-board navigation gear correctly. The ship hit a stony bank causing light damage to the hull, no injuri...
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...