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AO-2025-004 Boeing 787-9, inflight fuel imbalance, over Tasman Sea, 14 August 2025

Aviation

The Commission is investigating an incident involving a Boeing 787-9 operating as NZ175 from Auckland to Perth, in international airspace over the Tasman Sea. The reported circumstances were that the crew noticed a fuel imbalance and further diagnosis led them to shut down the left engine in accordance with the checklist. They diverted to Sydney and landed safely.

Last updated: Thursday, 14 August 2025 - 00:00