Auckland Airport emergency: Air New Zealand flight lands safely after hydraulic issues

An Air New Zealand flight that sparked a full emergency services callout because of issues with its landing gear has landed safely.

Police, fire services and ambulances rushed to Auckland Airport to help with a potential emergency landing this morning.

The domestic flight reported hydraulic issues and emergency services were prepared for an emergency landing.

Air New Zealand chief operational integrity and safety officer David Morgan told the Herald that Air New Zealand flight NZ614 from Queenstown experienced a fault with one of its three independent hydraulics systems.

“Passenger safety was not at risk and the captain notified air traffic control in accordance with standard operating procedures,” he said.

“This resulted in a ‘local standby’ at the airport. The aircraft landed safely, and the passengers disembarked normally.”

An Auckland Airport spokesperson confirmed the aircraft had landed safely “and is now taxiing to the gate”.

Police also confirmed the plane had landed safely.

Senior Sergeant Wendy Pickering, area commander for Auckland Airport, said police had assisted emergency responder colleagues with an incident this morning.

“A domestic Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown was reported to be having suspected hydraulic issues that may have affected the plane’s ability to land safely.

“Police were among those standing by to respond to a possible emergency landing.

“However, the plane was able to land safely with its landing gear down and on time at around 11.07am. There were no injuries to anyone on board.”