Created Tuesday, Apr 8th 2025 15:08Z, last updated Tuesday, Apr 8th 2025 15:08Z
An ANZ Air New Zealand de Havilland Dash 8-300, registration ZK-NFB performing flight
NZ-5202 from Blenheim to Auckland (New Zealand), was enroute at FL230 about 30nm eastnortheast of New Plymouth when a smell of fuel developed on board prompting the crew to divert to New Plymouth (New Zealand). The aircraft landed safely on New Plymouth's runway 23 about 20 minutes later. A rapid disembarkation followed.
The airline reported the smell was identified to come from a passengers carry-on luggage.
The aircraft is still on the ground in New Plymouth about 8 hours after landing.
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