ANZ A21N at Christchurch on Jan 6th 2025, rejected takeoff due to bird strike

Last Update: January 6, 2025 / 20:15:13 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 6, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Rejected takeoff due to bird strike

Airline
ANZ Air New Zealand

Flight number
NZ-207

Departure
Christchurch, New Zealand

Destination
Brisbane, Australia

Aircraft Registration
ZK-NND

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321-Neo

ICAO Type Designator
A21N

An ANZ Air New Zealand Airbus A321-200N, registration ZK-NND performing flight NZ-207 from Christchurch (New Zealand) to Brisbane,QL (Australia), was accelerating for takeoff from Christchurch's runway 20 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 110 knots over ground) due to a bird strike. The aircraft slowed safely, vacated the runway and stopped on the parallel taxiway.

A passenger reported they were later told a flock of birds had struck both engines (PW1133G).

The rotation was cancelled.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
ZK-NND
Country of Registration
New Zealand
Date of Registration
gjgiAf qegfqgccl Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Aircraft Model / Type
A321-271NX
ICAO Aircraft Type
A21N
Serial Number
Hfpl Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Ecgbci Subscribe to unlock
Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
AinAh Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
A Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
KenidqifpjiigngpqelbpAeldbflenk dgnngceAjlqcnkp cdbqlhdnkedkmAichmgpdjekkmiqipljche plchifchfpihfheleqpged bgclqhmimcpcfhnk Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 6, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Rejected takeoff due to bird strike

Airline
ANZ Air New Zealand

Flight number
NZ-207

Departure
Christchurch, New Zealand

Destination
Brisbane, Australia

Aircraft Registration
ZK-NND

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321-Neo

ICAO Type Designator
A21N

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways