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Maintenance error led to West Coast chopper crash – TAIC 19th June 2026

Maintenance error led to West Coast chopper crash – TAIC

A critical maintenance error led to an Airbus AS350 BA helicopter crashing near the Paringa River, 40km northeast of Haast, in July 2024, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found.


TAIC investigating Wellington train crash that injured passengers… 8th June 2026 /

TAIC investigating Wellington train crash that injured passengers…

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has launched an investigation into the Wellington commuter train crash that left a number of passengers injured.


…also investigating diesel leak on TranzAlpine service 8th June 2026 /

…also investigating diesel leak on TranzAlpine service

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating a diesel leak involving KiwiRail’s TranzAlpine service that occurred near Arthur’s Pass on 5 August 2025.


TAIC: Inadequate crew training contributed to Aratere grounding 29th May 2026 /

TAIC: Inadequate crew training contributed to Aratere grounding

The Interislander ferry ran aground after departing Picton on 21 June 2024.


Communication breakdown behind Air NZ runway overrun – TAIC 15th May 2026 /

Communication breakdown behind Air NZ runway overrun – TAIC

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found that a breakdown in communication between two Air New Zealand pilots caused a propeller aircraft to overrun the runway during a rejected take-off at Timaru Airport.


KiwiRail points to safety overhaul, but Maritime NZ disputes part of TAIC’s Kaitaki findings 8th May 2026 / /

KiwiRail points to safety overhaul, but Maritime NZ disputes part of TAIC’s Kaitaki findings

KiwiRail says the Kaitaki’s blackout in 2023 prompted a comprehensive overhaul of of its ferry fleet maintenance, emergency preparedness, and crew training.


TAIC: Kaitaki 12 minutes from disaster after power blackout 7th May 2026 / /

TAIC: Kaitaki 12 minutes from disaster after power blackout

The investigator says “a very serious marine casualty was virtually certain” if the ferry’s anchors failed to stop its drift toward the coast in severe weather.


TAIC calls for overhaul of commercial jet boat safety standards after crash 16th April 2026 /

TAIC calls for overhaul of commercial jet boat safety standards after crash

The investigator cites gaps in passenger protection exposed by a collision at Skippers Canyon near Queenstown.


TAIC: Hydraulic fault, pilot error behind Jetstar incident 19th March 2026 /

TAIC: Hydraulic fault, pilot error behind Jetstar incident

A Jetstar A320 runway excursion at Christchurch Airport has been linked to a hydraulic failure and cockpit error.


TAIC seeks industry feedback on safety 10th March 2026 /

TAIC seeks industry feedback on safety

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is inviting transport sector stakeholders to complete a short survey aimed at improving safety across New Zealand’s aviation, rail and marine sectors.


Black Cat Cruises resumes Akaroa operations, recovery of holed vessel paused… 2nd February 2026 /

Black Cat Cruises resumes Akaroa operations, recovery of holed vessel paused…

The cause of the incident remains unclear but a co-owner says he’s proud of the conduct of the crew on Saturday.


…with damage “worse than expected” for stricken Black Cat vessel 2nd February 2026 /

…with damage “worse than expected” for stricken Black Cat vessel

TAIC launches an inquiry into Saturday’s grounding at Akaroa.