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Air New Zealand Plane Returns to Auckland due to Hydraulic Leak
August 22, 2016

Air New Zealand flight NZ-296 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on August 20th.

The Boeing 777-200 plane took off for Apia, Samoa, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew suspected a hydraulic leak.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 293 people aboard remained safe.
back to base | Boeing | cabin pressure | Emergency | New Zealand | Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia Plane Returns to Auckland
July 22, 2016

Virgin Australia flight VA-91 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 21st.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Apia, Samoa, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a cabin pressurization problem.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.