Louise Cook
New ZealandinvestigatorFemale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Louise Cook is the chief investigator of accidents for the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), leading an investigation into the capsizing incident of the Black Cat cruise boat.
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Louise Cook is the chief investigator of accidents for the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
Te Awamutu train fatality: Victim was a young person, council saysThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-25
New Zealand· 2026-09-25TAIC chief investigator of accidents Louise Cook said it shows why maintenance assurance processes need to be strong enough to detect signs of fatigue.
Air NZ flight fire: Passengers took carry-on bags during evacuation, engine blade crack likely missed in overhaulThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-24
New Zealand· 2026-09-24
TAIC chief investigator of accidents Louise Cook said the agency wanted to hear from people who were on the vessel and anyone who saw what happened.
Black Cat Cruise capsize: Vessel sustains more damage than initially believed, plans to submerge wreck as diesel leaksThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-01
New Zealand· 2026-02-01TAIC chief investigator of accidents Louise Cook said they were appealing to hear from people who were on the vessel.
Black Cat cruise boat capsizes off Akaroa, dozens of passengers evacuatedThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-01-31
New Zealand· 2026-01-31
