Created Monday, May 27th 2024 13:48Z, last updated Monday, May 27th 2024 13:48Z
An ANZ Air New Zealand Airbus A320-200, registration ZK-OXG performing flight
NZ-654 from Queenstown to Christchurch (New Zealand), was accelerating for takeoff from Queenstown's runway 23 when the crew rejected takeoff at about 80 knots over ground due to a bird strike. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.
About an hour the aircraft taxied out again for departure but during taxi needed to return to the apron again due to an unrelated technical problem. The flight was subsequently cancelled.
The airline reported the crew rejected takeoff due to a potential bird strike. After an inspection by maintenance the aircraft was released for flight again but needed to return to the gate due to an unrelated warning light.
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