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Rail RO-2024-105: Track workers, overhead line electrification incident, Auckland, 4 September 2024
2 on-track workers performing routine maintenance on an overhead power line were in boom basket of elevated work platform. Each received electric shock. Both hospitalised.
Aviation TAIC investigating ATR engine incident on approach to Wellington Airport
AO-2024-006 ATR engine issue on approach to Wellington Airport, 1 September 2024. Reported circumstances: ATR72 passenger aircraft, issues with engine during final approach to Wellington Airport. The plane was at about 300 feet when there was a low oil pressure caution, then an engine fault and…
Marine TAIC investigating barge grounding on Westport beach
MO-2024-205 Manahau, grounding, Westport, 31 August 2024
Reported circumstances: Niue flagged self-propelled barge with 11 crew on board was anchored outside Westport Harbour. In poor weather, it dragged anchors and grounded on nearby Carters Beach at about 1145pm on 31 Aug 2024.
Rail RO-2024-104: Freight train SPAD A1 and conflict with HRV, near Morrinsville, 2 August 2024
The reported circumstances were that a hi-rail vehicle (HRV – a vehicle that can travel on both road and rails) and its crew were working near the Kereone crossing loop on the East Coast Main Trunk Line on Friday 2…
Aviation AO-2024-005: Airbus AS350BA, collision with terrain, Paringa River mouth, 20 July 2024
An Airbus AS350BA helicopter crashed into the ground near the Paringa River mouth on the West Coast.
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.
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 and staff training, knowledge of risks/hazards re…
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…