NZ First alleges Aratere ferry accident caused by crew error with autopilot – Stuff 9 July 2024

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NZ First claims that the Aratere ferry ran aground on June 21 due to the autopilot being left on while a crew member went for coffee. According to the tweet, the crew member was unable to disable the autopilot in time to prevent the accident. The Interislander has acknowledged the claim, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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