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![fig 9 from the final report - the two helicopters departing the Southern Apron at Queenstown. CCTV screenshot, QAC Photo across Queenstown Airport's Southern Apron with the two helicopters airborne in the middle distance](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_article/public/news/hero/AO-2023-001-Fig9a.jpg?itok=8G70GFyT)
Aviation Final report on reported air proximity incident at Queenstown Airport
2 helicopters came into potential conflict due to contrasting mental models, confusion over who is doing what, congested airspace. CAA and others are working to address safety issue, so no recommendation.
![The Aratere pictured on the night of the incident. (c) Renee Horncastle The ship aground.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_article/public/news/hero/IMG_MO-2024-204%20Aratere%20grounded%20c-Renee%20Horncastle.jpg?itok=ns_P16NB)
Marine TAIC investigating Aratere grounding
TAIC is opening an inquiry into the incident involving the Interislander ferry Aratere ferry, which reportedly ran aground in the late evening of 21 June 2024, soon after it departed Picton.
Rail TAIC report - train derailment in foul weather
Freight train derailed after floodwater washed out track ballast. TAIC issues 3 recommendations to KiwiRail to resolve safety issues with:
-- foul weather responsiveness nationwide;
-- staff training to…
![Photo of the accident scene. Photo of accident scene. Several container wagons and open laden log wagons lie in disarray in a waterlogged field next to the railway track. Some freight (logs and pulp packaging) is disgorged. The track itself is bent off its embankment. Further wagons stand intact on the track stratching into the distance.](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_article/public/inquiry/hero/IMG_RO-2023-102-Te-Puke_a.jpg?itok=HBOrdT68)
Rail RO-2023-102: Freight train 360 Derailment, Te Puke, 29 January 2023
Freight train derailed - floodwater washed out track ballast after heavy rain. TAIC identifies safety issues with: foul weather responsiveness nationwide; staff training to deal with foul weather; and knowledge of risks…
![The accident helicopter photographed before the accident. Side view of the MD500 helicopter stationary on the ground](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_article/public/news/hero/IMG_AO-2018-009-MD500-HOJ.jpg?itok=zsr80cew)
Aviation Report on MD500 helicopter crash, Wanaka, October 2018
Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Wānaka shines light on dangers of helicopter doors opening in flight.
-- Pilots: promptly report any anomalies.
-- Operators: enforce correct securing of…
![ZK-HOJ Credit: Airwork (NZ) Ltd ZK-HOJ Credit: Airwork (NZ) Ltd](/sites/default/files/styles/homepage_article/public/page/hero/HOJ-2.jpg?itok=NnEuL5jn)
Aviation AO-2018-009: MD Helicopters 500D, ZK-HOJ, In-flight breakup, Near Wānaka Aerodrome, 18 October 2018
Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Wānaka shines light on dangers of helicopter doors opening in flight. Pilots: promptly report any anomalies. Operators: enforce correct securing of cargo. Aircraft…
Aviation TAIC investigating A320 runway excursion, Christchurch
The aircraft experienced a steering issue upon landing, causing it to veer off the runway -- a runway excursion. The aircraft was subsequently towed to the terminal. nobody hurt. TAIC keen to hear from people with video…