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Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Auckland

Qantas flight QF-144 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on May 24th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Sydney, Australia, but had to turn back after the crew noticed smoke emanating from a forward galley oven.

The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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Air New Zealand Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Christchurch

Air New Zealand flight NZ-621 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Christchurch, New Zealand, on May 20th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Auckland to Queenstown, New Zealand, was diverted after it suffered a lightning strike.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

Another Air New Zealand flight had also suffered a lightning strike around the same time. See: Air New Zealand Flight Diverts to Christchurch After Lightning Strike

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Air New Zealand Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Auckland

Air New Zealand flight NZ-99 had to return and make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 5th.

The Boeing 787-900 plane took off for Narita International Airport, Japan, but had to turn back due to an engine problem.

The plane landed back safely. All two hundred and sixty-eight passengers and fourteen crew members remained unharmed.

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Jetstar Flight Returns to Auckland due to Engine Issue

Jetstar flight JQ-202 returned to Auckland, New Zealand, on October 28th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane, heading to Sydney, Australia, was called back after debris was seen coming out of an engine’s tailpipe.

The incident happened after a ground handler forgot a plastic clipboard onto an engine cowl.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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Air New Zealand Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Hydraulic Problems

Air New Zealand flight NZ-5015 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Hamilton, New Zealand, on September 15th.

The plane heading from Auckland to Napier, New Zealand, was diverted due to hydraulic problems.

The plane landed safely. There were sixty-six passengers and four crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.