Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning

‘Loud bang’: Air NZ flight to Queenstown struck by lightning

Air New Zealand said NZ625 from Auckland to Queenstown was turned back for engineering checks as a precaution after lightning hit the plane shortly after departure.

Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown struck by lightning, returns to Auckland for checks

An Air New Zealand flight has been forced to return to Auckland for engineering checks, after it was struck by lightning on Friday evening.

Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning

A flight from Auckland to Queenstown had to turn back after it was hit by lightning shortly after take-off tonight.