Created Tuesday, Dec 20th 2022 18:19Z, last updated Tuesday, Dec 20th 2022 18:19Z
An ANZ Air New Zealand de Havilland Dash 8-300, registration ZK-NEH performing flight
NZ-8764 from Christchurch to New Plymouth (New Zealand), was climbing out of Christchurch's runway 02 when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet and returned to Christchurch for a safe landing on runway 02 about 18 minutes after departure.
A passenger reported there a slight smell on climb out followed by a quick level off and reduction in cabin ventilation. The captain announced indication of a problem.
The airline told passengers, smell of smoke was detected in the cabin shortly after takeoff prompting the return to Christchurch.
