An investigation into a commercial jet-boat accident on the
Dart River, near Glenorchy, last year has been completed, but
a final report is still about three months away.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission inquired into
the jet-boat capsize, which caused minor injuries to three
people on February 20, 2009.
Commission deputy chief investigator Ken Mathews said the
investigator had completed his review and was finalising a
draft report.
The draft report would have to be approved before being sent
to "interested persons" for feedback. The report would not be
made final until June, he said.
Three of the 18 passengers on the jet-boat, operated by Dart
River Jet Safaris, received minor injuries when the boat
overturned just north of the Dart River bridge.
An English and a Scottish tourist received shoulder injuries
when the boat rolled over.
They were treated at Lakes District Hospital, in Frankton,
and discharged.
An American visitor was also treated for a bruised knee.
Dart River Jet Safaris is owned by Ngai Tahu Tourism.
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