Defective switch caused Air NZ Airbus A320 emergency landing in Auckland

Defective switch caused Air NZ Airbus A320 emergency landing in Auckland

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is unsure how many other planes are likely to be affected by the problem.

Air New Zealand Engine Shutdown Linked to Damaged Fire Switch, Investigators Find

Air New Zealand is reviewing inspection procedures across its Airbus A320 fleet after a faulty fire switch caused an in-flight engine shutdown late last year, prompting an emergency landing in Auckland. Investigators say the defect may be more widespread than initially believed, with similar malfunctions reported on multiple A320-family aircraft worldwide. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) confirmed that the incident occurre…