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Maritime
MO-2025-202
A jet boat was carrying 11 passengers on an adventure thrill ride. It lost power and therefore steering and struck a canyon wall. The engine had shut down after a wiring fault caused a short circuit. Passengers were thrown forward and injured. They were ineffectively protected by the padding fitted to the boat and they were not sufficiently informed about risk or how to act in an emergency. The operator has improved how it explains risk and safety procedures to passengers. TAIC recommends Maritime NZ work with jet boat operators to drive improvements to standards for passenger protection.
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Maritime
MO-2025-201
The Commission is investigating a near-fatal incident on board the Australian-registered Fishing Vessel Antarctic Discovery at the Port of Lyttelton on 21 February 2025.
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Rail
RO-2025-103
A freight train passed a stop signal, stopped about 250 metres from passenger train on same track. Nobody injured, no damage, but close enough to show how quickly things can go wrong in complex operations.
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Aviation
AO-2025-002
TAIC has opened an overseas assistance inquiry to support Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB), which itself is assisting the Republic of South Sudan. The accident under investigation is the fatal crash of a Beechcraft 1900D aircraft on 29 January, 2025.
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Rail
RO-2025-102
TAIC final report into the runaway of nine wagons finds wagons were not properly secured and rolled back onto a locomotive. Moderate damage but no injuries. Findings include breakdowns in communication, training, and safety culture. Recommendations regarding shunt staff training, unsafe practices and under-reporting, and remote-control equipment.
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Aviation
AO-2025-001
An Airbus AS350 ‘squirrel’ helicopter was picking up passengers in Fiordland National Park. During final approach, the helicopter’s tail rotor reportedly contacted the ground. It landed hard with significant damage to its tail boom.
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Rail
RO-2025-101
The Commission investigated a worksite incident on the Main South Line, near Mataura in Southland. A KiwiRail freight train was travelling at line speed (80 km/h) when it passed a group of workers who were close to the track, maintaining a signal system. Initial reports suggest that the drivers of trains on this line were unaware of the temporary speed restriction of 10 km/h that had been authorised for this section of track. In the event, no injuries were reported.
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Maritime
MO-2024-207
Grounding of a pilot vessel in restricted visibility near Bluff highlights how routine navigation habits and the use of electronic tools play a critical role in maritime safety.
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Aviation
AO-2024-007
An Airbus A320 passenger aircraft experienced an engine malfunction en route from Wellington to Sydney. The aircraft diverted and landed safely at Auckland Airport.
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Rail
RO-2024-105
Two 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.
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Aviation
AO-2024-006
ATR72 passenger plane, final approach to Wellington. After low oil pressure caution, fault & fire warnings for left engine, pilot declared mayday, landed safely & stopped. All on board evacuated, no serious injuries.
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Maritime
MO-2024-205
The reported circumstances were that the Niue flagged self-propelled barge with 11 crew on board, had been anchored outside Westport Harbour. In poor weather, it dragged anchors and grounded on nearby Carters Beach at about 1145pm on 31 Aug 2024. A protection order preserves and protects evidence - including all electronic data from the vessel and onboard equipment such as propulsion, power supply and anchor systems. Nobody may access the items listed unless permitted by the Commission. The master and others can still act for the safety of the vessel, environment or people on board.
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