Created Thursday, Oct 7th 2021 10:54Z, last updated Thursday, Oct 7th 2021 10:54Z
An Air New Zealand (Former Air Nelson) de Havilland Dash 8-300, registration ZK-NEH performing flight
NZ-8761 from New Plymouth to Christchurch (New Zealand), was descending towards Christchurch estimated to land in about 10 minutes when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit. The crew worked the related checklists and continued for a safe landing on Christchurch's runway 02. Emergency services did not need to intervene, the smoke had dissipated during final approach.
The airline reported there was momentary haze observed in the cockpit. All passengers disembarked normally and safely.
The aircraft returned to service about 9 hours after landing.
