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Retirement of Chief Commissioner Jane Meares
Jane Meares, Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, has advised the Associate Minister of Transport, Hon Matt Doocey of her retirement, effective from 30 September 2024.
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 engine fire warning. The Pilot declared a mayday, landed safely and stopped on the runway. Airport emergency services attended promptly. All on board evacuated with no serious injuries reported.
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.
TAIC hiring data recovery specialist
We're seeking a technical data expert to join the investigation services team. It's a specialist role, interesting work, with smart people, doing good. It will expose you to an incredibly interesting environment assisting in interpretation of recovered data for air, marine, and rail investigations.
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 waterways next to railways.
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. Safety issues: reporting door openings, securing of cargo, maintenance instructions, clarity of rules & regulations
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 footage.
TAIC publishes Watchlist 2024
Safety alerts for workers in the rail corridor, for owners and operators of trains and heavy vehicles at level crossings, and for recreational boaties are all new in the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) Watchlist 2024.