Nelson DH8C enroute on Nov 5th 2017, turbulence and cracked windshield

Last Update: November 6, 2017 / 23:13:40 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 5, 2017

Classification
Incident

Airline
Air Nelson

Flight number
NZ-8835

Aircraft Registration
ZK-NEJ

ICAO Type Designator
DH8C

An Air Nelson de Havilland Dash 8-300 on behalf of ANZ Air New Zealand, registration ZK-NEJ performing flight NZ-8835 from Hokitika to Christchurch (New Zealand), was enroute at FL150 about 25nm south of Hokitika and about 70nm northwest of Christchurch when the aircraft encountered turbulence prompting the crew to descend the aircraft. The aircraft continued to Christchurch for a safe landing about 20 minutes later. The first officer's windshield was seen cracked after landing.

Passengers reported the aircraft was about 15 minutes into the flight over the Alps of the southern Island of New Zealand, when turbulence lifted cups filled with water into the cabin air causing "rain in the cabin", it appeared as if the aircraft encountered a sudden drop. The flight remained rough until the aircraft landed safely much to the relief of the passengers. After landing the passengers noticed the first officer's windshield was cracked.

The airline reported the outer pane of the windshield cracked, the crew followed standard operating procedures. The windshield was replaced and the aircraft returned to service.

The aircraft was on the ground for about 23 hours before returning to service.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 5, 2017

Classification
Incident

Airline
Air Nelson

Flight number
NZ-8835

Aircraft Registration
ZK-NEJ

ICAO Type Designator
DH8C

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