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Aviation TAIC reports on tandem skydive accident
After a double parachute malfunction, a skydive pair crash-landed into Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown. The tandem rider submerged and was never found after lifejacket didn’t properly inflate. Parachutists need to practice water landings. TAIC recommends changes to aviation rules and incident reporting.
Aviation AO-2018-001: Tandem parachute UPT Micro Sigma, registration 31Z Double malfunction, Queenstown, 10 January 2018
A skydive tandem pair crash-landed into a lake following a double parachute malfunction. The tandem rider’s lifejacket did not properly inflate, and the rider was lost in the lake, presumed deceased. Parachutists everywhere need to practice water landings, which are even riskier than you might…
Rail New inquiry into rail accident at level crossing near Marton
TAIC inquiring into collision involving a train and a light truck at a level crossing on Saunders Rd near Marton, at around 1530 on Thursday 13 May. 1 person travelling in the truck died. TAIC investigation team is on its way and will be on site in the morning
Rail TAIC inquiring into rail accident on Aratere ferry
At Wellington Port, a worker was struck by moving wagon, requiring hospital treatment
Marine MO-2021-201: Jetboat incident, Shotover River, Queenstown, 21 March 2021
TAIC has opened an inquiry into the jet boat accident on the Shotover River near Queenstown. Injuries to some persons on board, no fatalities reported. The boat is now in a secure location. TAIC investigators arrived on…
Rail RO-2019-105: Express freight Train 268, Derailment, Wellington, 2 July 2019
A loaded freight train derailed when departing Wellington Freight Terminal, dragged derailed wagon through 6 sets of points. Automated systems eventually halted train 256 metres along the track. No injuries, but…
Marine TAIC reports on capsize of water taxi
Worse-than-expected sea conditions caused capsize of a perceived very safe ‘pontoon’ design water taxi. Skipper rescued all six passengers trapped inside, all survived. Lessons for passenger boat sector: know vessel…
Rail RO-2019-107: Passenger service SPAD and near collision, Wellington, 6 November 2019
A passenger train leaving Wellington station ran a red light because a radio call distracted its driver. The red signal protected an inbound passenger train. Both trains stopped just in time. TAIC reminds KiwiRail of…
Marine New inquiry: Fire on board cargo ship Kota Bahagia
TAIC is investigating the causes and circumstances of a fire on board a cargo vessel in the Port of Napier. Reportedly, the fire originated in one of the holds of the Kota Bahagia while it was berthed at the wharf. All…