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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 control and ditched in shallow water. Minor injuries for pilot, substantial damage to…
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 assessment.
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…
Marine TAIC report – alcohol impaired driver in fatal jet boat accident
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…
Aviation AO-2020-002: Schleicher ASK 21 glider, impact with terrain, near Taupo, 31 May 2020
A Schleicher ASK 21 glider was reportedly carrying out a trial flight when it impacted terrain on the eastern slopes of Mount Tauhara some 6 km East of Taupo on 31 May 2020. The two persons on board were fatally injured…
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…