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Aviation TAIC final report: Robinson R22 impact with Terrain passenger aircraft landing gear failure April 2017
Circumstances of this fatal helicopter crash into dense forest included: risky take-off towards and over treetops; old worn engine lacked power; and aircraft not airworthy. Also private pilot licence conditions breached (flying for payment or reward). Lessons about obeying Civil Aviation Rules; reporting concerns; CAA monitoring of nominally private aviation participants
Aviation AO-2017-002: Robinson Helicopter Company R22, ZK-IHA, Impact with terrain, Near Reefton, 27 March 2017
Circumstances of this fatal helicopter crash into dense forest included: risky take-off towards and over treetops; old worn engine lacked power; and aircraft not airworthy. Also private pilot licence conditions breached (flying for payment or reward). Lessons about obeying Civil Aviation Rules;…
Rail RO-2019-103: Freight train, derailment, junction between the Main North and Napier lines, 4 April 2019
A freight train was passing through points at above maximum authorised line speed. Part of the train derailed when a wagon wheel climbed the outer rail of a set of points. Key factors: track alignment & twisting, speed, suspension, centre of gravity. TAIC recommends KiwiRail identify, evaluate…
Rail RO-2019-101: Safe-working occurrence, Westfield yard, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, 24 March 2019
A rail signal technician was potentially put at risk from rail traffic, unaware that the line was not protected. People didn't follow rules & procedures for everyone working on a safety-critical task to: share…
Aviation TAIC inquiring into Pacific Aerospace Cresco impact with terrain, Wairarapa
TAIC is inquiring into the accident involving a Pacific Aerospace Cresco topdressing aeroplane that impacted terrain on 24 April 2020
Rail New TAIC inquiry - freight train and hi-rail, South Otago
TAIC has opened an inquiry into a rail accident today (24 April 2020) in which a freight train collided with a hi-Rail vehicle at about 1505, on the main south-line between Milton and Henley, near Dunedin.
Rail RO-2019-102: Clinton derailment, 29 March 2019
Derailment of three freight train wagons was very likely due to "dynamic interaction" – a combination of excessive speed, track geometry and wagon centre of gravity. Train was exceeding maximum permissible…
TAIC’s work continues despite Covid-19
TAIC inquiries are continuing as normal. All Transport Accident Investigation Commission staff are working remotely, where necessary via telephone and online conferencing. Please follow the link further information.
Marine MO-2019-201: Jet boat Discovery 2, contact with Skippers Canyon wall, 23 February 2019
A tourist jet boat impacted a rock face when its steering and propulsion failed. 9 injuries. Fatigue cracking broke bolts holding steering nozzle and tailpipe together. Operator's hazard focus was more on operating…