The plane took off for Christchurch, New Zealand, but had to return shortly afterwards after one of the pilots fell ill.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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The plane took off for Christchurch, New Zealand, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported smoke in the cabin.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

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The plane, belonging to Air Nelson, a subsidiary of Air New Zealand, was on its way from Invercargill and Christchurch when the pilot discovered a potential problem with landing gear. He then alerted the authorities at Christchurch Airport that the plane may have to make an emergency landing.

However, the plane landed safely and no emergency assistance was required.

A spokesperson of Air New Zealand confirmed the incident and said, “Air Nelson flight NZ8078, operating between Invercargill and Christchurch with 48 passengers on board, landed without incident this morning after a cockpit warning indicator suggested a possible landing gear issue on approach to Christchurch.”

The aircraft is currently being examined.

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