Late autopilot disengagement likely caused Air New Zealand plane to veer off runway
Thursday 29 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Air New Zealand, Transport Accident Investigation Commission
A report released today suggests a late switch from autopilot to manual control and heavy rain contributed to an Air New Zealand flight veering off the runway at Auckland Airport in January 2023. The incident caused damage to the landing gear and runway lights, though no injuries were reported.
