Plane makes emergency landing in Hamilton

[Ariff A. 0]

An Air New Zealand plane has made an emergency landing in Hamilton this morning after one of its engines shut down mid-flight.

 

A spokesman for the Fire Service said there were 101 people on board the Boeing 737, which was on its way from Auckland to Wellington.

 

A spokesman for Air New Zealand said early indications were that the problem was most likely caused by low oil pressure.

 

"Engineers will go and have a look at it this afternoon."

 

He said the plane landed normally and safely.

 

The Fire Service originally thought the plane would turn back and land at Auckland Airport, but a decision was made to divert it to Hamilton Airport.

 

source:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4976317/Plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-Hamilton