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Aviation
AO-2009-004
Shortly after take-off at approximately 1305 on 5 July 2009, the right engine propeller assembly of ZK-LOU, a 3-engine Trislander, separated from the engine crankshaft and struck the side of the aeroplane. Nobody was seriously injured, but the aeroplane fuselage was extensively damaged and a passenger door was removed, leaving a large opening adjacent to some passengers.
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Aviation
AO-1994-012
On 10 April 1994, Bantam ZK-TKP suffered an in-flight structural failure of the right wing. Control of the aircraft was lost, and the two occupants died in the ensuing impact.
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Rail
RO-2003-110
On Saturday 9 August 2003, at about 0135, eastbound express freight Train 337 derailed about 7 m before the west portal of Kaimai Tunnel, between Hemopo and Whatakao. Five empty wagons and one loaded wagon derailed at a failed rail joint. There were no injuries. Safety issues identified included: • the suitability of the standards for rail end mismatch and deformity at joints • the security of a fishplated joint fastened with less than the full number of bolts • the length of time the temporary joint remained in track • the train exceeding the temporary speed limit
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Maritime
MO-2000-204
On Sunday 7 May 2000, at about 2000 hours, the refrigerated cargo carrier, "Caribic", departed Tauranga with 10 crew and a harbour pilot on board. The vessel successfully negotiated the Cutter Channel and turned to starboard to round Mount Maunganui into the departure channel. The rate of turn became excessive and the master and pilot were unable to reduce it sufficiently to prevent the vessel grounding inside Tanea number 2 buoy. The vessel was refloated and returned to its berth assisted by 2 harbour tugs. There were no injuries but the vessel suffered moderate hull bottom damage.
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Aviation
AO-2006-007
On 11 December 2006, a Kawasaki-Hughes 369HS helicopter, registered ZK-HDJ, took off with the pilot and 4 passengers on board from near Crater Lake on Mount Ruapehu, at an elevation of about 8300 feet. The pilot could not climb the helicopter above the surrounding terrain, so he descended towards the lake to accelerate the helicopter towards its best-angle-of-climb speed. The helicopter hit the lake surface and came to rest on the shore of the lake. All of the occupants were injured and the helicopter was destroyed. Safety issues identified included:
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Maritime
MO-1999-207
At about 1245 on Saturday, 15 May 1999, the bulk log carrier "Pacific Princess" grounded on Pania Reef outside Napier Harbour. The vessel had departed Port Napier with a harbour pilot on board; before disembarking he had briefed the master with regard to navigating clear of the reef. Despite the briefing the master misidentified the 2 cardinal buoys that marked the north and south extremities of the reef and altered the course of his vessel onto the reef. After the grounding the pilot re-boarded the vessel, and with the assistance of 2 tugs the vessel was refloated.
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Aviation
AO-2017-001
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 during turbulence; always fly within aircraft’s limitations; operators should record and investigate all operational incidents; and performance-impairing substances pose a serious risk to aviation safety (NB: very unlikely pilot was impaired at time of accident).
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Rail
RO-1994-110
On 2 April 1994 a locomotive and carriage on the 15 inch gauge tourist railway at the Driving Creek Potteries near Coromandel lost adhesion and slid down a 1 in 17 grade until they derailed by partially overturning on a sharp curve. The safety issue identified in the investigation was the need to ensure that traction could be maintained at all times.
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Rail
RO-2003-102
On Monday 10 February 2003, at about 1600, hi-rail vehicle 67425 derailed near Fordell during a special hot weather track inspection on the Marton-New Plymouth Line. The vehicle rolled and came to rest on its side, clear of the track. The driver sustained serious injuries and the vehicle was extensively damaged. As a result, about 90 minutes passed before the driver was able to use his cellphone to alert the Police, and subsequently train control, to his situation.
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Rail
RO-2003-108
[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-2005-127
On Thursday 27 October 2005 at about 1410, mainline shunting service Train M52 passed through a protected worksite between Te Rapa and Horotiu on the Up Main line of the North Island Main Trunk without authority from the protector of the worksite. The site protector was alerted to the imminent arrival of the train and cleared the track before the train arrived. There were no injuries or equipment damage. Safety issues included: • the Conditional Stop Protection rules
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