Air New Zealand flight aborts Christchurch take-off after bird strike

Monday 6 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 6 Jan 2025, 11:53am

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An Air New Zealand flight bound for Brisbane was aborted shortly after 6am Monday morning at Christchurch Airport. The aircraft halted its take-off following a bird strike. A passenger reported hearing a bang as the plane was accelerating towards liftoff.

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1. RNZMon 6 Jan 2025, 11:07am

   Air NZ flight abandons take-off in Christchurch after bird strike (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 6 Jan 2025, 11:22am

   Chch-Brisbane flight cancelled due to birdstrike (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 6 Jan 2025, 11:49am

   Bird strike halts Air NZ flight from Christchurch to Brisbane (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via RNZMon 6 Jan 2025, 11:49am

   Christchurch flight take-off aborted after birds strike both engines (opens in new tab)

5. 1News via RNZMon 6 Jan 2025, 11:53am

   Air NZ flight aborts Christchurch take-off after bird strike (opens in new tab)