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Marine TAIC assisting Panama investigation into loss of Gulf Livestock 1
Panama’s inquiry into the loss in the South China Sea of the Gulf Livestock 1 is receiving assistance from TAIC. Under international protocols, investigations into accidents on the high seas fall to the vessel’s flag state – in this case, Panama.
Aviation AO-2019-001: Airbus Helicopters AS350, ZK HEX, Forced landing, Wakefield, Nelson, 17 February 2019
Aerial firefighting operators need to respond to the latest advice about monsoon bucket structure and sling line length. Firefighting helicopter significantly damaged in heavy forced landing when tail rotor was disabled by lifting line of underslung collapsible monsoon bucket. Bucket aerodynamics…
Rail TAIC investigating Bus v locomotive accident at Bunnythorpe
TAIC has opened an inquiry into the causes and circumstances of a the accident involving a railway locomotive and a school bus between Palmerston North and Bunnythorpe. The bus driver was fatally injured as a result of the accident. It is reported that the level crossing was protected with flashing…
Marine New inquiry into loss of power on bulk carrier Funing
New TAIC inquiry: Bulk carrier Funing-9690913, departing Tauranga harbour, in main channel, when it lost power, dropped anchors, was assisted by tugs. No pollution nor injuries reported.
Aviation AO-2017-004: MBB BK117 A-3 helicopter, ZK-IED, Loss of control, Porirua Harbour, 2 May 2017
A BK117 helicopter was transporting a power pole. Pilot at risk of distraction, didn’t recognise and respond promptly to unanticipated yaw (helicopter unexpectedly turning about its vertical axis). The pilot lost…
Marine TAIC report – log ship seaman fatally injured when cable snapped
TAIC report: On a ship loading logs, a seaman was fatally injured, hit by equipment recoiling when wire snapped. Crew lacked guidance on hazards & safe working. Operator’s safety management system lacked safety…
Marine MO-2019-203: Bulk log carrier Coresky OL Crew fatality during cargo securing operation Eastland Port, Gisborne 3 April 2019
On a ship loading logs, crew were using a crane to tension a wire rope to secure the load. When a wire snapped, equipment recoiled. It struck and fatally injured a seaman. It snapped due to the load from the crane and…
Marine MO-2018-205: Fatality on board the factory trawler, San Granit, 14 November 2018
A factory trawler worker died on becoming trapped in machinery. Safety for machinery operators depends on everyone understanding how a piece of machinery works; how people work with it; and thinking about the hazards.…
Marine MO-2019-202: Fatal jet boat accident, Hollyford River, Southland, 18 March 2019
A recreational jet boat with four people on board crashed on a gravel river bar. One passenger died; two others hospitalised. Risk factors: insufficient planning; insufficient daylight; too much speed and too much…