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Rail
RO-2004-104
[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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Maritime
MO-2004-204
Shortly before 0600 on Tuesday 24 February 2004, while on a trip from Manapouri to West Arm across Lake Manapouri, the restricted limit passenger/non-passenger vessel "Freedom III" grounded about 30 m past the South Arm Point West light. The skipper and 4 passengers were uninjured. The boat suffered damage to its bow, but this did not compromise its watertight integrity. Safety issues identified were: * the use of electronic navigation equipment * training for a Local Launch Operator certificate * absence of passenger safety briefing.
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Rail
RO-2004-103
On Monday 16 February 2004 at about 0250 Train P40, a Palmerston North to Oringi return shunting service, derailed when it ran into a washout at the 43.554 km, between Oringi and Woodville on the Palmerston North – Gisborne Line. Six wagons derailed and about 150 m of track were damaged. Surface water from intense rainfall ponded upstream of culverts at 43.554 km and 43.581 km and washed out about 5 m of track formation. There were no injuries. The safety issue identified was the running of trains in adverse weather conditions after special track inspections had ceased.
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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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