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Marine MO-2024-207: MO-2024-207 pilot vessel Takitimu II grounding, near Bluff, Southland, 26 December 2024
TAIC is investigating an accident involving South Port NZ’s pilot vessel Takitimu II. It grounded near Stirling Point, near Bluff, Southland at about 0500 on 26 December 2024. The vessel had been outbound to meet an inbound ship. The vessel reportedly sustained damage and was taken out of service…
Aviation TAIC investigating A320 engine issue during Wellington to Auckland flight
An Airbus A320-271N passenger aircraft, registration ZK-NHA, experienced an engine malfunction during its flight from Wellington to Sydney. The aircraft diverted to Auckland Airport where it landed safely. No crew or passengers were reported to have been injured. TAIC is calling for witnesses.
Aviation AO-2022-005: Boeing 737-484SF ZK-TLL, Incorrect fuel configuration Sydney to Auckland, 7 June 2022
Safety issues for Airwork Flight Ops: fuel checklists, crew training, control centre comms, weather info, crew compliance with manuals, safety management system. No new recommendation because all issues addressed. A…
Rail RO-2023-104: Passenger Train 104 (Te Huia) SPAD and potential conflict, Penrose, Auckland, 17 June 2023
Passenger train ‘Te Huia’ went through stop light (SPAD) vulnerable to impact from other passenger train. TAIC recommendations relate to train driver route knowledge, need for rail vehicles sharing a rail network to…
Marine Interim factual report on grounding of Interislander ferry Aratere
Interim factual report on the grounding of KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry Aratere during its Picton to Wellington sailing on the evening of 21 June 2024. The report sets out the facts and circumstances established to…
Marine MO-2024-204: Passenger and freight Ferry, Aratere, Grounding, Titoki Bay, Picton, 21 June 2024
The Commission’s Interim Factual Report details the key facts established so far about the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere.
Rail TAIC reports on Kapiti Line passenger train derailment
Passenger train derailed by landslip debris in heavy rain. Safety issues: rail network resilience (slope stability in intense rain); automated emergency alerts; driver training; radio coverage and checking by drivers…