31 May 2024

Christchurch airport disruption after Jetstar plane incident

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 31 May 2024
A Jetstar aircraft slid off the runway at Christchurch Airport on arrival on 31 May, 2024.

A Jetstar aircraft slid off the runway at Christchurch Airport on arrival. Photo: Supplied / JJ Green

A Jetstar plane has had a difficult landing this morning, sliding off the runway. One passenger has told RNZ that the plane swerved violently onto the grass and then back onto the runway. All passengers and crew are safe.

RNZ Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent is at Christchurch airport.