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Maritime
MO-2004-203
Coastal passenger and freight ferry "Arahura," heavy weather incident, Cook Strait, 15 February 2004
On Sunday 15 February 2004 at about 1655, the coastal passenger and freight ferry "Arahura" rolled heavily while altering course to enter Wellington Harbour. Damage was sustained to several vehicles on the car and rail decks and to 3 electronic games machines on the passenger decks. Injuries sustained by the passengers were confined to minor scrapes and contusions. Safety issues identified included: · securing of vehicular cargo on car and rail decks · securing of heavy items of equipment in passenger accessible areas
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Maritime
MO-2004-202
On Friday 13 February 2004 at about 2220, the restricted limit passenger vessel "Queenstown Princess" with 17 passengers and 2 crew on board grounded on the western side of the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu while returning from an evening cruise. Three passengers received minor injuries.
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Maritime
MO-2004-201
[A preliminary investigation showed that the circumstances were not likely to have significant implications for transport safety. Consistent with section 13 of the TAIC Act the Commission discontinued the investigation and no report was published.]
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Rail
RO-2004-102
On Sunday 25 January 2004, at about 1130, a consist of 3 motor trolleys coupled together was on a scenic ride on the Waitara Branch, when the trailing motor trolley, with a driver and 4 passengers on board, became detached from the consist and derailed. The driver and passengers were catapulted from the motor trolley when it came to an abrupt halt and slewed through 90 degrees. The driver and 3 of the passengers received moderate to serious injuries. The safety issues identified were: · The coupling of motor trolleys together during revenue earning trips
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Rail
RO-2004-101
[A preliminary investigation showed that the circumstances were not likely to have significant implications for transport safety. Consistent with section 13 of the TAIC Act the Commission discontinued the investigation and no report was published.]
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Aviation
AO-2004-001
On Friday 9 January 2004 at about 1915, ZK-DGS a Piper PA23-250E Aztec landed at Paraparaumu Aerodrome. The aircraft taxied to the fuel pumps and as it was coming to a stop the right main landing gear collapsed rearwards. The 2 pilots on board were uninjured.
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Rail
RO-2003-115
[A preliminary investigation showed that the circumstances were not likely to have significant implications for transport safety. Consistent with section 13 of the TAIC Act the Commission discontinued the investigation and no report was published.]
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Aviation
AO-2003-008
[No report published by TAIC. TAIC provided local information for an investigation by the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau. Refer to ATSB for any report (ATSB brief no. 200304918).]
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Aviation
AO-2003-007
On Sunday 30 November 2003 at about 1015, ZK-HCC, a Hughes 369HS helicopter, was on a scenic flight near the head of Fox Glacier at about 9500 feet when its engine power turbine and main rotor speed suddenly reduced. On board were 4 passengers and the pilot.
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Rail
RO-2003-114
On Friday, 21 November 2003, at about 1300, 10 wagons on northbound express freight Train 220 derailed as the train passed through Shannon. There were no injuries. The probable cause of the derailment was a combination of track and a wagon at the limit of their respective working tolerances. The safety issue identified was the compatibility of current track and mechanical tolerances and their potential to cause derailments.
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Rail
RO-2003-113
On Thursday 30 October 2003 at about 1445, Train 3366 a Tranz Metro1 Papakura to Britomart diesel multiple unit passenger train passed a conditional stop board, between Tamaki and Glen Innes, without authority. The train stopped at Glen Innes station for waiting passengers before continuing on to Britomart. There were no injuries. Safety issues identified included: • the quality of the Channel 1 radio reception near Tamaki • the radio procedures for communication between locomotive engineers and the person in charge of the worksite
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Rail
RO-2003-112
On Tuesday 28 October 2003 at about 1940, Train 2153, a Tranz Metro Waitakere to Auckland diesel multiple unit passenger service collided with a truck at St Georges Road level crossing at Avondale. The truck driver suffered minor injuries. The crew and passengers on the train were not injured. The truck was substantially damaged. The train, with only minor damage, was able to complete its journey after the collision. Safety issues identified included: · the approval of a right-of-way to join St Georges Road between the level crossing warning devices and the railway line
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