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Rail TAIC final report – fatal level crossing accident train and car, Morrinsville
Two people died when a freight train ran into a car at a level crossing, caused by confusion for the car driver in a complicated roadworks operation. Traffic management plans for roadworks at level crossings must identify all risks to road and rail vehicles. Work in the rail corridor must only be done with a permit from the rail access provider.
Marine TAIC investigating fatal boating accident, Manukau Harbour entrance
TAIC is appealing for witnesses who saw, photographed or videoed a boating accident at the entrance to Manukau Harbour on the afternoon of Saturday October 16. Keen to hear as soon as possible from people who saw the accident or observed the boat at any time in its journey.
Marine MO-2018-206: Bulk carrier Alam Seri, contact with seabed Approach to Bluff Harbour, 28 November 2018
New TAIC Final Report presents crucial lessons for ship operations, human factors, and Pilot training. A bulk carrier ship, under conduct of harbour pilot, went off course in strong wind while entering Bluff Harbour. Its anchors failed to deploy in time, and it contacted the seabed. Minor damage to…
Rail RO-2020-102: Express freight Train 932, strikes hi-rail vehicle at Limeworks Road public level crossing, between Milton and Henley, 24 April 2020
A freight train collided with a hi-Rail vehicle on the main south-line between Milton and Henley in South Otago. The occupant of the Hi-Rail vehicle exited prior to impact and was not injured. The hi-Rail was…
Aviation TAIC investigating helicopter accident in Lammerlaw Range
TAIC has opened an inquiry into an accident involving an Eurocopter ‘Squirrel’ AS350 helicopter reported to have impacted terrain in the Lammerlaw Range above the Waipoti River, Otago, with one fatality, the pilot, who…
Marine MO-2020-201: MO-2020-201: Collision between bulk carrier Rose Harmony and fishing vessel Leila Jo, Off Lyttelton, 12 January 2020
Bulk carrier & commercial fishing boat collided in good visibility night conditions. No substantial damage, no serious injuries or fatalities. Those operating each vessel, aware of the other, acted too late. Neither…
Rail RO-2021-105: Locomotive, submerging underwater, Picton, 1 September 2021
At the Picton ferry terminal, with no ferry alongside, a remote operated shunting locomotive hauling one freight wagon ran over the end of the ferry embarkation linkspan into the harbour. The locomotive submerged.…
Rail Inquiry into derailment of passenger train at land slip site, Kapiti Line
New TAIC inquiry into derailment of a Kapiti Line commuter train that derailed between Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay where a landslip had covered the track. All rolling stock remained upright. 82 passengers and 3 staff…
Rail Safety: level crossing risks demand coordinated solutions
Level crossing safety is about more than the necessity of road users and pedestrians following the rules and looking out for trains. The TAIC Watchlist item on safety for pedestrians and vehicles at level crossings…