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Rail RO-2019-102: Freight train, derailment, Clinton, 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 track speed on a downhill gradient with a distracted driver. The operator has addressed the safety issues raised in this report. Lessons on driver distraction and acting on safety knowledge.
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 conditions and driver training than mechanical matters. Regulatory practice…
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Rail RO-2020-101: Passenger train and road vehicle, collision, Mulcocks Road level crossing, 10 February 2020
The driver of a truck was fatally injured when it collided with a passenger train at a level crossing between Kaiapoi and Rangiora at about 0733 local time on 10 February 2020. The train was travelling from Christchurch…
Marine MO-2020-201: Fishing vessel Leila Jo and bulk carrier Rose Harmony, collision, four miles from Lyttelton, 12 January 2020
The 24 metre fishing vessel Leila Jo and Liberian-registered bulk carrier Rose Harmony collided at around midnight, approx. 4 miles off Lyttelton. The Leila Jo sustained damage to the starboard side but sailed to…
Rail RO-2018-102: Freight train SPAD and wrong, routing, Taimate, 1 October 2018
Points on the main line were incorrectly set and a freight train diverted into a loop holding 3 parked track maintenance rail vehicles. From 20 km/h, the train applied emergency braking, stopped about 1km from parked…
Marine MO-2018-202: Accommodation fire on board, fishing trawler Dong Won 701, Timaru, 9 April 2018
The fire on the fishing trawler Dong Won took hold because the fire alarm did not sound, the crew’s initial firefighting was inefficient; and the ship was exempt from and did not comply with current structural fire…
Aviation AO-2017-003: ATR72, ZK MCY Landing gear failure Nelson 9 April 2017
Two broken springs in the landing gear of an ATR passenger aircraft caused it to divert and make an emergency landing. Little damage, no injuries. Springs broke when cracks formed due to corrosion. Operator found no…
Marine TAIC reports on April 2018 trawler fire in Timaru
Media release: The fire on the fishing trawler Dong Won took hold because the fire alarm did not sound, the crew’s initial firefighting was inefficient; and the ship was exempt from and did not comply with current…