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Transport Accident Investigation Commission
TAIC investigates air, marine and rail accidents and incidents to prevent recurrence.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is a standing Commission of Inquiry, an independent Crown entity established by the TAIC Act 1990. It determines the circumstances and causes of selected aviation, marine, and rail accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future.
TAIC may open an inquiry if it believes there may be significant implications for transport safety, or when it may be able to make recommendations to improve transport safety.
TAIC acts impartially and independently from Government, transport operators, and any investigations by other authorities into regulatory compliance, occupational health and safety, or criminal activity.
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TAIC calls on CAA to resolve safety issues with night vision imaging systems
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 6:01 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is calling on the Civil Aviation Authority to resolve safety issues with night vision imaging systems (NVIS) in helicopter air ambulances; and with training for helicopter NVIS non-pilot crew. TAIC makes ... More >>
TAIC Investigating Collision, Ferry And Recreational Boat, Bay Of Islands
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 6:06 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Naveen Kozhuppakalam, the Chief Investigator of Accidents, says the Commission is opening an inquiry into the accident reportedly involving the collision of a recreational boat with a passenger ferry about midway between Russell and Paihia. “We can’t ... More >>
TAIC REPORT - Fatal Helicopter Accident, Kaikoura Dec 2020
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 9:52 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Commission (TAIC) today published its Final Report on the accident in which a Eurocopter EC120-B lost control in flight and crashed into the beach at Kekerengu river mouth, North of Kaikoura, on 15 December 2020. On this fine day for flying, ... More >>
New TAIC Inquiry - Interislander Ferry Incident
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:31 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the loss of power experienced by the Interislander ferry at about 5pm on 28 January 2023. The Chief Investigator of Accidents, Naveen Kozhuppakalam, is appealing for ferry ... More >>
TAIC Reports On Mid-air Collision Near Masterton, June 2019
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 11:15 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has published its final report on a fatal mid-air collision near Hood Aerodrome, Masterton in June 2019. A Cessna light aeroplane and a Tecnam microlight, each with only a pilot on board, were approaching ... More >>
Kaikōura Capsize: Appeal For Witnesses
Sunday, 11 September 2022, 2:24 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is appealing for witnesses to the capsize of a boat near Kaikōura on Saturday 10 September. It’s been reported that five people died as a result of the incident and that six others survived. The ... More >>
New TAIC Inquiry Into Near-collision On Christchurch Level Crossing
Saturday, 13 August 2022, 6:00 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
12 August The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is appealing for witnesses to a near-collision between a freight train and a bus at Selwyn Street level crossing in Christchurch. It was reported that at about 2:30pm on 8 August 2022, a bus passed ... More >>
New TAIC Report On Cargo Ship Fire, Napier 2020
Friday, 5 August 2022, 12:09 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has published its final report on the response to a seven-day fire on board the cargo ship Kota Bahagia just before Christmas 2020. The Commission has reiterated two recommendations it made in 2018 ... More >>
Auckland Train Derailment - TAIC Investigating
Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 2:40 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the train derailment in Auckland today [1 June 2022]. The inquiry will focus on the circumstances and causes of the accident with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future, ... More >>
Independent Inquiry Into Port Operations Accidents At Lyttelton And Auckland
Wednesday, 27 April 2022, 4:26 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is inquiring into the fatal accidents at Lyttelton Port and Ports of Auckland. The Minister of Transport directed TAIC to inquire into the circumstances and causes of the two accidents and provide ... More >>
Commercial Hot Air Balloon Pilots Need To Buckle Up
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 9:50 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Commercial hot air balloon pilots should have to wear harnesses during safety-critical phases of flight, says the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) in a preliminary report issued today. Chief Investigator of Accidents Harald Hendel ... More >>
TAIC Investigating Robinson R22 Helicopter Accident At Karamea
Monday, 3 January 2022, 6:24 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is appealing locally for witnesses to the helicopter accident at Karamea on the South Island West Coast today, 02 January 2022. The Commission has opened an inquiry into the accident and placed ... More >>
TAIC Appealing For Witnesses To Hot Air Balloon Accident Near Ashburton
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 5:33 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is appealing for witnesses to the hot air balloon accident today [eds: approx. 0900, 1 January 2022] near Asburton. The Commission has opened an inquiry into the accident and is calling for anyone ... More >>
New TAIC Inquiry - Freight Train Derailment Near Marton
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 5:33 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the derailment of a freight train just North of Marton last night [eds: we were told, about 11:30pm on Monday 13 December]. The circumstances reported were that the train – a pair ... More >>
New TAIC Report – Fatal Level Crossing Accident Train And Car, Morrinsville
Thursday, 25 November 2021, 1:13 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is calling for people planning and implementing roadworks near level crossings anywhere in New Zealand to always consider the risks of the rail crossing as well as the roadworks. The call comes ... More >>
New TAIC Report: Fatal Light Plane Crash Kaimanawas March 2019 Was ‘controlled Flight Into Terrain’
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 9:33 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The crash of a Diamond DA42 light plane in the Kaimanawa Ranges near Taupō had the characteristics of a ‘controlled flight into terrain’ accident, says the Transport Accident Investigation Commission in its Final Report on the March 2019 ... More >>
New TAIC Inquiry: Fatal Boat Accident Manukau Harbour
Sunday, 17 October 2021, 2:28 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is appealing for witnesses who saw, photographed or videoed a boating accident at the entrance to Manukau Harbour on the afternoon of Saturday October 16. Harald Hendel, the Chief Investigator of Accidents, ... More >>
TAIC investigating helicopter accident in Lammerlaw Range
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 2:22 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into an accident involving an Eurocopter ‘Squirrel’ AS350 helicopter. Harald Hendel, the Chief Investigator of Accidents, says the circumstances reported were that the helicopter ... More >>
TAIC inquiry into passenger train derailment on Kapiti Line
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 2:41 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the derailment of a passenger train at about 6am today, 17 August 2021. Harald Hendel, the Chief Investigator of Accidents, says the circumstances reported were that the ‘Kapiti’ ... More >>
Rail Safety: Level Crossing Risks Demand Coordinated Solutions
Friday, 13 August 2021, 1:46 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Level crossing safety is about more than the necessity of road users and pedestrians following the rules and looking out for trains, says Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) Chief Executive Martin Sawyers. “The Commission’s Watchlist ... More >>
