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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 was the only person on board. TAIC is keen to hear from anyone who heard or saw the helicopter in flight or witnessed the accident.
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 made best use of radar. Bulk carrier bridge team distracted by passengers.…
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. Nobody was on the train and nobody was injured
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…
Marine MO-2021-203: 'Commission' collision with Kota Lembah, 28 July 2021
Reported collision of New Zealand-registered fishing vessel the ‘Commission’ with the container ship Kota Lembah, while the ‘Commission’ was on fishing operations some 70km out from Port of Tauranga in the early hours…
Aviation AO-2021-001: Hot Air Balloon. impact with terrain, Arrowtown, 9 July 2021
It was reported that the balloon experienced difficulties upon landing, that its canopy had contacted power lines and draped over a house. Of the twelve persons on board, some were reported to have been ejected from the…
Marine MO-2021-202: Amaltal Enterprise, engine room fire, Nelson, 3 July 2021
A fire occurred on the NZ registered fishing vessel Amaltal Enterprise on 03 July 2021. The vessel was at sea on deep sea fishing operations in the Southern Ocean when the fire started in the engine room. The crew…