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Aviation
AO-2014-004
On 5 August 2014 an aeroplane on a sightseeing flight charter around the lower South Island crashed near the Poolburn Reservoir, killing the pilot and seriously injuring the two passengers. The aeroplane aerodynamically stalled while being manoeuvred at low level in the vicinity of an airstrip located on remote farmland. The stall occurred at a height that was insufficient to enable recovery before the aircraft struck the ground.
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Aviation
AO-2025-010
The Commission is investigating an incident involving a de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter float plane operated by Volcanic Air, registration ZK-VAS. The reported circumstances were that the aircraft was on a scenic flight near Rotorua when it experienced engine trouble that led to an engine failure. The pilot successfully completed a glide approach and landing. There were no reported injuries to the pilot or passengers.
Incident date: Publish date: Not yet published
Aviation
AO-2025-011
The Commission is investigating an accident in which a Robinson R66 helicopter crashed on coastal land near the Makara Wind Farm, to the West of Wellington. The reported circumstances were that activation of the helicopter’s Emergency Locator Transmitter alerted emergency services. The pilot was recovered by the Westpac helicopter and taken to Wellington Hospital. The helicopter, registration ZK-IXT was operated by SCN Helicopters Limited.
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Aviation
AO-2004-002
[Assisted overseas investigation - no TAIC report published.]
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Aviation
AO-2025-012
The Commission is assisting the United Kingdom’s Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) in their investigation of a fatal accident involving a Europa XS aircraft, registration G-BZNY, at Sherburn in Elmet airfield in Yorkshire, UK, on 2 November 2025.
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Aviation
AO-2025-013
The Commission is assisting the United Kingdom’s Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) in their investigation of a Robinson R44 helicopter’s emergency landing, roll-over, fatal injuries for one person.
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Aviation
AO-2025-014
The Commission is investigating a serious incident involving an ATR 72-600 aeroplane, registration ZK-MVQ, operated by Air New Zealand, on 27 November 2025. The reported circumstances were that the commercial flight was on approach to Nelson Aerodrome when the flight crew received a landing gear warning and conducted a go-around. The aeroplane diverted to Auckland Aerodrome and landed safely.
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Aviation
AO-2025-015
At Auckland Aerodrome an Airbus A380-861 damage to two of the aeroplane’s tyres and wheels. No injuries have been reported.
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Maritime
MO-2025-206
TAIC is investigating the grounding of the fishing vessel Taudre, after which the crew abandoned ship, the vessel later refloated and drifted, and additional crew re-boarded with Coastguard assistance to manage flooding from a hull breach. The Taudre was towed to anchorage for assessment.
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Maritime
MO-1998-217
[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-2004-125
On Saturday 2 October 2004, at about 1015, an exhaust outlet at the top of a bulldozer being conveyed on a road trailer collided with the underside and damaged rail over road bridge No.98, located at 117.95 km on the Wairarapa Line, about 9 km south of Eketahuna. A nearby farmer who had heard the collision reported details of the damage to train control. The person sent to inspect the damaged bridge inadvertently inspected 2 undamaged bridges located nearby before informing train control the track was safe and clear for traffic.
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Rail
RO-1998-118
[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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