PRINCE 901

ANZ DH8C at Timaru rejects takeoff An Air New Zealand de Havilland Dash 8-300, registration ZK-NEP performing flight NZ-8190 from Timaru to Wellington (New Zealand), was accelerating for takeoff from Timaru's runway 02 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 100 knots over ground).  The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.  The aircraft was able to depart about 45 minutes later and reached Wellington with a delay of about one hour.  The aircraft was finally cleared for takeoff about 50 minutes later.  The airline reported the crew rejected takeoff (again) due to winged wildlife. This is the second rejected takeoff within 24 hours at Timaru See also Incident: ANZ DH8C at Timaru on Feb 7th 2024, rejected ta keoff.

ANZ DH8C at Timaru on Feb 7th 2024, rejected takeoff An Air New Zealand Dash 8-300, registration ZK-NEF performing flight NZ-8190 from Timaru to Wellington (New Zealand), was accelerating for takeoff from Timaru's runway 02 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (above 100 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed and came to a stop at the end of the runway. The airline reported the crew rejected takeoff over concerns due to bird activity around the aerodrome. The aircraft stopped on the runway and will remain there until procedures are being completed. New Zealand's CAA reported they have been notified about the occurrence and have in turn notified New Zealand's TAIC (Transport Accident Investigation Commission). New Zealand's TAIC stated they have opened an inquiry into the occurrence stating that the aircraft aborted an attempted takeoff at speed and stopped at the end of the runway. ADS-B data suggest that the aircraft's nose gear may have gone past the runw