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5 September 2026

Bird strike forced flight from Queenstown to divert to Christchurch

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

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Bird strike forced flight from Queenstown to divert to Christchurch

Witnesses reported hearing banging noises. Video footage on social media appeared to show flames coming from an engine.

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