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2 days ago
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Safety Improves From AKL Incident Learnings
Press Release – NZALPA The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association (NZALPA) has reviewed the report just released by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), providing learnings from the Auckland Anniversary Weekend 2023 runway excursion of an Air New Zealand Boeing 777 at Auckland International Airport. NZALPA President Andrew McKeen, also a 787 Pilot, said that the severe weather that Auckland experienced that evening was significant and the rainfall recorded during the aircraft's approach and landing no doubt contributed to the incident. 'We acknowledge the lessons identified by TAIC and appreciate the range of actions Air New Zealand has undertaken as a result,' says President McKeen. 'NZALPA supported TAIC in their investigation as their intent is always to prevent similar accidents and incidents occurring. 'New Zealand-trained pilots learn their profession in a geographically and meteorological challenging environment. The most important thing that comes out of any investigation, for both our members and for the safety of the travelling public, is that we understand and share those learnings. 'In NZALPA's 80 years of representing professional pilots in New Zealand, we have found that taking the time to together gather all facts and analyse all relevant information has assisted aviation in becoming the safest form of transportation in the world,' President McKeen says.
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2 days ago
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Boeing 777 Veered Off Auckland Airport Runway Jan 2023
Press Release – Transport Accident Investigation Commission The Commissions report describes how the Boeing 777, ZK-OKN was on a scheduled flight from Melbourne to Auckland. On approach to Auckland, it encountered heavy rain and the wind changed in direction and strength. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released its final report on the incident on the evening of 27 January 2023 when a Boeing 777 passenger aircraft veered off the runway at Auckland International Airport. The veer-off likely happened because heavy rain contributed to a late transition from autopilot to manual control. Since the incident, the aircraft's operator, Air New Zealand, has amended its operational procedures and information and has provided training to reinforce the technique for smooth transition from autopilot to manual control. 'TAIC welcomes the safety actions taken by the operator and is making no new recommendations,' says TAIC Chief Investigator of Accidents Naveen Kozhuppakalam. The Commission's report describes how the Boeing 777, ZK-OKN was on a scheduled flight from Melbourne to Auckland. On approach to Auckland, it encountered heavy rain and the wind changed in direction and strength. 'The autopilot was disengaged at 67 feet (20 metres) above the runway, when the operator's procedures suggested it occur at 300–600 feet (90–180 m),' said Mr Kozhuppakalam. 'It's very likely there was insufficient time for the pilot to prevent the aircraft drifting away from the centre-line before landing and to stop it veering off the runway after landing.' The pilot regained control, completed the landing, and taxied the aircraft to the airport terminal. There were no injuries. TAIC found that the weather, while inclement, was above the minimum weather requirements throughout the approach and landing. 'This report is a lesson for all aircraft operators to ensure crews know and understand the operator's and aircraft manuals and procedures and are thoroughly briefed.'
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2 days ago
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Boeing 777 Veered Off Auckland Airport Runway Jan 2023
Press Release – Transport Accident Investigation Commission The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released its final report on the incident on the evening of 27 January 2023 when a Boeing 777 passenger aircraft veered off the runway at Auckland International Airport. The veer-off likely happened because heavy rain contributed to a late transition from autopilot to manual control. Since the incident, the aircraft's operator, Air New Zealand, has amended its operational procedures and information and has provided training to reinforce the technique for smooth transition from autopilot to manual control. 'TAIC welcomes the safety actions taken by the operator and is making no new recommendations,' says TAIC Chief Investigator of Accidents Naveen Kozhuppakalam. The Commission's report describes how the Boeing 777, ZK-OKN was on a scheduled flight from Melbourne to Auckland. On approach to Auckland, it encountered heavy rain and the wind changed in direction and strength. 'The autopilot was disengaged at 67 feet (20 metres) above the runway, when the operator's procedures suggested it occur at 300–600 feet (90–180 m),' said Mr Kozhuppakalam. 'It's very likely there was insufficient time for the pilot to prevent the aircraft drifting away from the centre-line before landing and to stop it veering off the runway after landing.' The pilot regained control, completed the landing, and taxied the aircraft to the airport terminal. There were no injuries. TAIC found that the weather, while inclement, was above the minimum weather requirements throughout the approach and landing. 'This report is a lesson for all aircraft operators to ensure crews know and understand the operator's and aircraft manuals and procedures and are thoroughly briefed.'
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2 days ago
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Safety Improves From AKL Incident Learnings
The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association (NZALPA) has reviewed the report just released by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), providing learnings from the Auckland Anniversary Weekend 2023 runway excursion of an Air New Zealand Boeing 777 at Auckland International Airport. NZALPA President Andrew McKeen, also a 787 Pilot, said that the severe weather that Auckland experienced that evening was significant and the rainfall recorded during the aircraft's approach and landing no doubt contributed to the incident. 'We acknowledge the lessons identified by TAIC and appreciate the range of actions Air New Zealand has undertaken as a result,' says President McKeen. 'NZALPA supported TAIC in their investigation as their intent is always to prevent similar accidents and incidents occurring. 'New Zealand-trained pilots learn their profession in a geographically and meteorological challenging environment. The most important thing that comes out of any investigation, for both our members and for the safety of the travelling public, is that we understand and share those learnings. 'In NZALPA's 80 years of representing professional pilots in New Zealand, we have found that taking the time to together gather all facts and analyse all relevant information has assisted aviation in becoming the safest form of transportation in the world,' President McKeen says.
RNZ News
2 days ago
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Investigation into Bluff boat explosion may see the carrier untouched for years
TAIC investigators visit the ship. Photo: Supplied/TAIC An investigation is underway into an explosion on a ship berthed in Bluff that could see the bulk carrier stuck in the South for years. Three crew members were injured in the fire, which happened in the early hours of Saturday morning. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said four fire trucks responded to the alert, which was received shortly after 3am, and assisted ambulance crews with getting the injured off the ship. Hato Hone St John transported the injured crew members to Kew Hospital in Invercargill, two in serious condition and one in a moderate condition. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) said crew members were working on a boiler in the engine room when there was an explosion or flashback. TAIC was investigating the incident as a serious marine casualty as required under international maritime regulations, a spokesperson said. The ship will be unable to leave port until the investigation is finished due to a protection order had been placed on parts of the ship. The order gave TAIC the power to protect and restrict access, and to require people provide papers, documents, records or other items, including voyage and engine data, recording equipment, the boiler and boiler system, and videos and photos taken by the crew. While it did not apply to the entire ship, apart from from urgent safety actions, obeying the order meant the crew cannot operate the boiler system, voyage data system, effectively marooning the ship at South Port. Many TAIC investigations can take two years or longer to complete. The three investigators deployed on Sunday included experts in ship control and command, engineering and digital data extraction and analysis. The team conducted interviews and collected physical and digital evidence, and wrapped up the on-site investigation on Wednesday, the spokesperson said. Different lines of inquiry will be followed over the next few months, with work in later stages - particularly during analysis - potentially requiring further evidence collection. The investigation would determine the broader circumstances and cause, but TAIC investigations did not ascribe blame or liability, he said. Maritime NZ confirmed it was investigating, but declined to answer further questions. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
