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Plane Drama at Christchurch Airport: Jetstar Flight Slides Off Runway

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Breaking news: Jetstar flight in dramatic landing mishap at Christchurch Airport. Find out what happened here!

In a shocking turn of events, a Jetstar flight experienced a heart-stopping moment as it slid off the runway at Christchurch Airport. The incident, reported at 7.45 am, caused chaos and resulted in the cancellation of several flights. Passengers, including Diana Clement, were left in disbelief as the plane veered off the tarmac and ended up on the grass. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The authorities swiftly responded to the emergency, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved. Christchurch Airport confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft would be towed to the gate for further inspection, causing delays for other flights. This unexpected event left travelers and onlookers in awe, highlighting the unpredictable nature of air travel. Despite the turbulence, the professionalism of the airport staff and emergency services shone through in handling the situation smoothly. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and preparedness in the aviation industry, emphasizing the need for swift action during emergencies.

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Plane slides off runway at Christchurch Airport (RNZ)

Flights have been cancelled after the Jetstar flight hit trouble while landing.

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Christchurch Airport emergency: Plane leaves tarmac during landing ... (New Zealand Herald)

A plane “swerved wildly” and left the runway while landing at Christchurch Airport today, ending up in the grass. Passenger Diana Clement on Jetstar flight.

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Plane 'slides off' runway at Christchurch Airport (Stuff.co.nz)

A police spokesperson said they were notified at 7.45am. There have been no reports of injuries. The aircraft would be towed to the gate for passengers to ...

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Jetstar passenger plane slides off runway at Christchurch Airport (1 News)

"Police were notified of an aircraft sliding off a runway in Christchurch at around 7.45am," a police spokesperson told 1News. Christchurch Airport confirmed ...

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Hydraulic system failure caused Jetstar plane to swerve off ... (RNZ)

Flights were cancelled after the flight hit trouble while landing, however, the airport opened mid-morning. Initial reports indicated the Airbus A320 aircraft ...

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Plane slides off runway at Christchurch Airport (Newshub)

Police said there are no reports of injuries. The Jetstar aircraft was towed to the gate for passengers to disembark. "After landing in Christchurch, the ...

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Christchurch runway excursion: Jetstar safety investigation into aircraft (New Zealand Herald)

A Jetstar aircraft with a history of engine issues is at the centre of a safety investigation after it lost steering shortly after landing. One of New...

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Flights diverted after Jetstar plane 'slides off' runway at Christchurch ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Passenger Diana Clement on Jetstar flight JQ225 said there were "strange noises coming from the right engine" of the plane before it swerved onto the grass ...

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Video emerges of moment Jetstar flight veers off the runway at ... (Newshub)

Christchurch Airport said the runway has now been carefully inspected and cleaned. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has cleared it for reopening.

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Plane slides off runway at Christchurch Airport (Otago Daily Times)

Passengers aboard a flight Jetstar aircraft that slid off a runway at Christchurch Airport during landing say they heard noises mid-flight.

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Plane due to land at Christchurch Airport experiencing issue (Stuff.co.nz)

A local standby has been declared at Christchurch Airport, due to an issue with an arriving aircraft.

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