AO-2026-003 ATR-72, GPWS alert landing gear not down, Napier, 6 June 2026

Aviation

Published date: Not yet published
Accident/Incident date: 6 June 2026
Status: In progress
Jurisdiction: New Zealand

The Commission is investigating an incident involving an ATR 72-600 aeroplane operated by Air New Zealand, registration ZK-MVC.

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ATR 72-600 ZK-MVC by Thomas Jackson — ATR 72-600 ZK-MVC. Copyright by Thomas Jackson via JetPhotos

The Commission is investigating an incident involving an ATR 72-600 aeroplane operated by Air New Zealand, registration ZK-MVC. The reported circumstances were that on 6 June 2026 at about 1707 on approach to Napier Aerodrome the flight crew received a Ground Proximity Warning System alert with a Landing Gear Not Down message and conducted a go-around. The aeroplane then landed safely at Napier Aerodrome.

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