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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.
Transport Accident Investigation Commission - Latest News [Page 7]
KiwiRail told to improve maintenance processes
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 10:00 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission’s continuing inquiry into the derailment of a Wellington morning commuter train in May 2013 is pursuing the possibility that two split pins were left off during maintenance allowing a parking brake assembly ... More >>
KiwiRail told to improve train control safety
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 9:56 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Train controller error which nearly resulted in a mid-tunnel collision between a freight train and a maintenance vehicle in 2011 was caused in part by the systems, supervision and culture at KiwiRail’s train control centre, a Transport Accident ... More >>
TAIC opens inquiry into Antarctica flight safety incident
Friday, 11 October 2013, 5:18 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has today (11 October 2013) opened an inquiry into a safety incident which involved a Royal New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757 landing in Antarctica on Monday (7 October 2013) in weather below minimum standards ... More >>
Transport Accident Investigation Commission Inquiry Complete
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 9:33 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has completed its Marine Inquiry 12-201 Fishing Vessel Easy Rider capsize and foundering in Foveaux Strait on 15 March 2012 in which eight people died and one person survived. More >>
TAIC Easy Rider inquiry in final stages
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 4:52 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has confirmed that its inquiry into the capsize and sinking of the Easy Rider in Foveaux Strait on 15 March 2012 is in its final stages. A legally-protected draft inquiry report has been provided to people ... More >>
TAIC update #2, Amaltal Columbia fire at sea
Saturday, 15 September 2012, 12:12 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Two investigators from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission have completed (yesterday afternoon, Fri 14 Sep) their examination and evidence gathering from the Amaltal Columbia fire scene and released the vessel back to its owners. The team ... More >>
TAIC update #1, Amaltal Columbia fire at sea
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 5:13 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
A Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigator will meet the Amaltal Columbia when it docks under tow in Lyttelton (expected about midnight this evening Wed 12 Sep) and begin a physical examination of the ship tomorrow once it has been ... More >>
TAIC launches inquiry into Amaltal Columbia fire
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 1:58 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the fire aboard the New Zealand-registered Amaltal Columbia fishing vessel. More >>
Death of Commissioner Bryan Wyness
Monday, 23 July 2012, 3:33 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is deeply saddened by the death of one of its three commissioners, Captain Bryan Wyness, in a motorcycle accident last Friday. More >>
TAIC Easy Rider Inquiry: Urgent Safety Recommendation
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:40 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has issued an urgent safety recommendation emerging from its continuing inquiry into the capsize and sinking of the fishing boat Easy Rider off Stewart Island on 15 March. More >>
TAIC urgent safety recommendation after Easy Rider Inquiry
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 9:32 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has issued an urgent safety recommendation emerging from its continuing inquiry into the capsize and sinking of the fishing boat Easy Rider off Stewart Island on 15 March. Eight people died and one person ... More >>
TAIC opens inquiry into train control failure
Friday, 27 April 2012, 12:24 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into yesterday’s failure at the National Train Control Centre in Wellington which led to a temporary shut-down of the Auckland suburban rail network. Failures affecting safety critical ... More >>
Transport Accident Investigation Commission opens inquiry
Friday, 16 March 2012, 9:49 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Transport Accident Investigation Commission opens inquiry : FV Easy Rider, capsize and sinking, Foveaux Strait, 14/15 Mar 12 More >>
Rena’s grounding detail in accident report
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 9:37 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has this morning (9.30am, Thursday, 8 March 2012) released an interim report of its independent inquiry into the grounding of the containership Rena on Astrolabe Reef, in the Bay of Plenty, at 2.14am on 5 ... More >>
Level crossing collision risk identified
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 5:55 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is recommending that safety at a number of intersections close to rail level crossings should be addressed to ensure longer road vehicles of legal length can wait at them without the rear of the vehicle ... More >>
Safety recommendation - hot air balloon maintenance
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 12:46 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Apparent anomalies in the maintenance of the hot-air balloon involved in January’s fatal accident near Carterton have led the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) to recommend to the Director of Civil Aviation that he make an urgent check ... More >>
Wairarapa balloon accident investigation update #3
Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 8:54 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigators have today been focused on detailed site examination in conjunction with the Police DVI and inquiry teams as they work to complete their on-scene work. More >>
Progress in ballooning tragedy investigation
Sunday, 8 January 2012, 2:24 pm | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
A four-member investigation team has been making good progress in gathering evidence for the Transport Accident Investigation Commission’s inquiry into yesterday’s fatal balloon accident in the Wairarapa. More >>
Inquiry Into Fatal Ballooning Accident
Saturday, 7 January 2012, 10:15 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into this morning’s fatal ballooning accident in the Wairarapa. More >>
TAIC investigating Clareville ballooning accident
Saturday, 7 January 2012, 9:56 am | Transport Accident Investigation Commission
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into this morning’s fatal ballooning accident in the Wairarapa. More >>
