Air New Zealand ATR 72 Engine Fire Linked to Undetected Turbine Crack
WELLINGTON, Sept. 27, 2026 — A 2024 engine fire involving an Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 has exposed a serious maintenance and evacuation safety issue after investigators found that a fatigued low-pressure turbine blade failed shortly after the engine had undergone a major overhaul. The incident occurred on September 1, 2024, as the aircraft, operating from Christchurch to Wellington, was ap...
