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TAIC Statement of Performance Expectations 2017- 2018
The Commission has published its annual Statement of Performance Expectations for the 2017 - 2018 financial year commencing on 1 July. The statement sets out intended service and financial performance which the annual report will later assess performance against.
Aviation Interim Report AO-2017-001 published: Squirrel AS320BA, impact with terrain, Port Hills, Christchurch
Collision with terrain, Eurocopter AS350-BA, ZK-HKW, Port Hills, Christchurch, 14 February 2017
Marine Interim Report MO-2017-203 published: Passenger vessel Emerald Princess, explosion resulting in crew fatality, Port Chalmers, Dunedin
At about 0730 on 9 February 2016, the passenger cruise ship Emerald Princess berthed in Port Chalmers, New Zealand. Each lifeboat launching apparatus was fitted with a compressed nitrogen stored energy system that provided an alternative means of launching the lifeboat in the event of a power failure. Following maintenance, the crew were re-pressurising the compressed nitrogen cylinders on one of the launching appliances, when one of the bottles burst and fatally injured a crew member who was standing nearby.
New Chief Commissioner and Commissioner appointed to TAIC
The Minister of Transport has announced the appointment of Jane Meares as Chief Commissioner, with her term to expire in October 2021. He has also announced the appointment of senior barrister Richard Marchant as a Commissioner with a term expiring in April 2019.
TAIC Annual Report 2015-16 tabled in Parliament
The Annual Report of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission for the year ended 30 June 2016 was tabled in Parliament today by the Associate Minister of Transport, Hon Craig Foss.
Marine Update: MO-2016-206 Fishing charter vessel Francie, capsize, Kaipara Harbour entrance, 26 Nov 16
The Commission now has four investigators working on the inquiry in the Auckland and Kaipara area. They are being supported by staff at the Commission’s head office in Wellington. The focus at present is gathering information from the survivors, next of kin, police, members of the Kaipara boating community, and the Coastguard.
Marine Update: MO-2016-206 Fishing charter vessel Francie, capsize, Kaipara Harbour entrance, 26 Nov 16
Two Commission investigators are in Auckland gathering evidence into the accident. They are also being supported by staff in Wellington. The Commission has been monitoring the Police response to the tragedy and liaising with the Police to obtain the necessary information to inform the Commission’s investigation.
Marine MO-2016-206 TAIC investigating Kaipara Harbour marine accident
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into this afternoon’s (26 November 2016) marine accident on the Kaipara Harbour. It is tracking the continuing search and rescue operation, and deploying two investigators to the scene who are expected to arrive in the morning.
Aviation Update: AO-2015-007 AS350BA Eurocopter, ZK-HKU, collision with terrain, Fox Glacier, 21 Nov '15
The inquiry into this accident in which all seven people on-board died is now nearing the end of its analysis phase and work on drafting the report will begin shortly.
Aviation AO-2016-006 TAIC investigating helicopter landing accident approx 5km north of Arrowtown, Otago
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into this afternoon's (12 September 2016) landing accident where an AS350 ‘Squirrel” helicopter reportedly rolled over while making a snow landing during a scenic flight.