News 2024
TAIC hiring data recovery specialist
We're seeking a technical data expert to join the investigation services team. It's a specialist role, interesting work, with smart people, doing good. It will expose you to an incredibly interesting environment assisting in interpretation of recovered data for air, marine, and rail investigations.
Aviation Final report on reported air proximity incident at Queenstown Airport
2 helicopters came into potential conflict due to contrasting mental models, confusion over who is doing what, congested airspace. CAA and others are working to address safety issue, so no recommendation.
Marine TAIC investigating Aratere grounding
TAIC is opening an inquiry into the incident involving the Interislander ferry Aratere ferry, which reportedly ran aground in the late evening of 21 June 2024, soon after it departed Picton.
Rail TAIC report - train derailment in foul weather
Freight train derailed after floodwater washed out track ballast. TAIC issues 3 recommendations to KiwiRail to resolve safety issues with:
-- foul weather responsiveness nationwide;
-- staff training to deal with foul weather;
-- knowledge of risks and hazards associated with waterways next to its railways.
Aviation Report on MD500 helicopter crash, Wanaka, October 2018
Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Wānaka shines light on dangers of helicopter doors opening in flight.
-- Pilots: promptly report any anomalies.
-- Operators: enforce correct securing of cargo.
-- Aircraft manufacturers: provide clear instructions for maintenance.
-- Regulators: ensure rules and regulations are clear for all concerned.
Aviation TAIC investigating A320 runway excursion, Christchurch
The aircraft experienced a steering issue upon landing, causing it to veer off the runway -- a runway excursion. The aircraft was subsequently towed to the terminal. nobody hurt. TAIC keen to hear from people with video footage.
TAIC publishes Watchlist 2024
Safety alerts for workers in the rail corridor, for owners and operators of trains and heavy vehicles at level crossings, and for recreational boaties are all new in the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) Watchlist 2024.
Aviation TAIC assisting Chile investigation into LATAM flight LA800 accident
The accident involving LATAM flight LA800 occurred in international airspace. TAIC is assisting DGAC Chile.