An investigation is under way after an Air New Zealand plane was forced to take action to avoid a mid-air collision with a smaller plane.
The incident occurred on the morning of August 28.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission launched an investigation saying an Air New Zealand Q300 passenger aircraft ZK-NES, flying from Whangārei to Auckland, was involved in the near-miss.
A Beech 76 Duchess aircraft ZK-JED, en route from Auckland to Whangārei, was the other plane involved, with both flights being on reciprocal tracks.
“A close proximity event occurred and the crew of ZK-NES took avoiding action.”
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An Air New Zealand de Havilland Q300, like the one pictured, was involved in the near-miss collision while on an Auckland to Whangārei flight. Photo / Grant Bradley
“There was no collision, no damage, and nobody was injured.”
The incident occurred near Brynderwyn, between Auckland and Whangārei.
The Herald has approached Air New Zealand for comment.
- More to come
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