ZK-NZE

Usually based at AKL

Most frequent routes

Last seen

AKLNRT

Safety history

  • December 4, 2017Accident

    Executive summary On 5 December 2017, ZK-NZE, an Air New Zealand (the operator) Boeing B787-9 aeroplane, was being operated on a scheduled passenger flight from Auckland to Narita, Japan. During the climb phase of flight, the right engine started to ‘spool down’ or reduce in speed. The crew completed the necessary checks, and as a result shut down the engine and returned to Auckland International Airport without further incident. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (Commission) opene

    Boeing 787-9, 34334