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The principal purpose of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is to determine the circumstances and causes of accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in future, rather than to ascribe blame to any person. TAIC investigates significant aviation, rail, and marine accidents and incidents. TAIC does not investigate road events except when the circumstances may have significant implications for rail safety, for example. TAIC is a standing Commission of Inquiry and an independent Crown entity.
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Transport Accident Investigation Commission Annual Report 2015 - Tuesday, December 15, 2015The Commission's Annual Report to Parliament for the year ended 30 June 2015 was tabled in Parliament by the Associate Minister of Transport, Hon Craig Foss MP, on 15 December 2015. It is available in .pdf format if you wish to read more ...
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New inquiry AO-2015-007, AS350BA Eurocopter, ZK-HKU, collision with terrain, Fox Glacier, 21 Nov '15 - Tuesday, December 15, 2015 A team of investigators is now examining the wreckage taken from the crash scene and reviewing other documentary and interview evidence gathered to date. Once this work is complete the inquiry will move into an analysis phase, which may lead to further evidence gathering if required. The Commission has the ability to issue urgent safety recommendations or other interim report should the need arise. A final report is unlikely to be completed before May 2017, however this indication is subject to revision and will be updated under the Current Inquiries section of the website.
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Final report published - Thursday, November 26, 2015Inquiry MO-2014-201: Dream Weaver, flooding due to structural failure of the hull, Hauraki Gulf, 23 February 2014 read more ...
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Commission publishes Fox Glacier inquiry reviews - Thursday, October 29, 2015The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has today published a review of its inquiry (.pdf) concerning the September 2010 parachuting aircraft accident at Fox Glacier. All nine occupants died in the accident which occurred during take-off. The Commission has also published an independent review (.pdf) of the investigation process employed, with an emphasis on the on-scene examination of the wreckage. Please note that these reports have executive summaries, and sections setting out the reasons for the reviews and how each review was carried out. Chief Commissioner Helen Cull QC's opening statement to a media conference is also available (.pdf). Earlier background information is available on the reviews, as is the original inquiry report.
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New inquiry MO-2015-203, Sinking FV Jubilee, 12nm off Rakaia Coast, 18 Oct '15 - Monday, October 19, 2015 The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the sinking of the fishing vessel Jubilee which occurred at about 5am yesterday (Sun 18 Oct '15) about 12 nautical miles off the coast near Rakaia. A team of two investigators has begun gathering information and working with search authorities and the fishing company on investigation plan including options for inspecting the sunken vessel. The purpose of the Commission’s inquiry is to try to find out what happened and why with a view to help preventing a recurrence.
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Recently opened inquiries
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15-009
/ AO-2015-009, break down of traffic separation, Hamilton control zone
Mode:
Aviation
Occurred on:
17 Dec 2015
Report unlikely to be completed before:
Jun 2017
15-103
/RO-2015-103, track occupation irregularity, Taumarunui
Mode:
Rail
Occurred on:
15 Dec 2015
Report unlikely to be completed before:
Jun 2017
15-008
/ AO-2015-008 PAC 750 XL, forced landing after engine shut-down, North Carolina, USA
Mode:
Aviation
Occurred on:
05 Dec 2015
Report unlikely to be completed before:
Jun 2017
15-102
/ RO-2015-102 Electric locomotive, fire, Palmerston North
Mode:
Rail
Occurred on:
24 Nov 2015
Report unlikely to be completed before:
May 2017
15-007
/ AO-2015-007 AS350BA Eurocopter, ZK-HKU, collision with terrain, Fox Glacier
Mode:
Aviation
Occurred on:
21 Nov 2015
Report unlikely to be completed before:
May 2017
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