Show threadDaniel Ayers ZL1DFAJan 28, 2023
The #METAR (aviation weather observations) from #Auckland #airport #NZAA around the time of #NZ124 #landing (0441 UTC 27 Jan 2023). The 0430 METAR records wind at 16 knots from 050 (straight down runway 05R) but varying from 010 to 070 (likely a factor here). 5km visibility with rain and mist, scattered cloud (approx 50% coverage) at 900ft above ground, broken cloud at 4800ft and overcast at 10000ft. Air pressure is 1008hPa.
Daniel Ayers ZL1DFAJan 28, 2023
#NewZealand #Transport #Accident #Investigation Commission is investigating a "loss of control" #incident involving #AirNewZealand #NZ124 landing at #Auckland #NZAA on Friday. Reportedly the #pilot lost control of the #aircraft and struck #runway lights, damaging them and aircraft. Image shows #Flightradar24 coarse #ADSB data. https://www.taic.org.nz/news/taic-investigating-boeing-777-loss-control-ground-auckland-airport
TAIC investigating Boeing 777 loss of control on ground at Auckland Airport | TAIC

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into an incident on Friday 27 January 2023 in which a Boeing 777 lost control on the ground.  The reported circumstances were that a New Zealand-registered Boeing 777, ZK-OKN, was on a scheduled flight -- NZ124 -- from Melbourne to Auckland. The aircraft landed at Auckland International Airport during wind gusts and very heavy rain.