Accredited Representative to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigation of a runway excursion involving Airbus A320, VH-VFF, at Christchurch Airport, New Zealand on 30 May 2024

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) of New Zealand has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Airbus A320, registered VH-VFF, at Christchurch Airport, New Zealand, on 30 May 2024.

During descent while conducting a passenger flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Christchurch, the crew received a warning for one of the hydraulic systems, affecting the nose wheel steering. On landing, the aircraft had a runway excursion and made contact with a runway sign causing damage to the right engine. There were no reported injuries to crew or passengers and minor damage to the aircraft.

The TAIC requested assistance and the appointment of an accredited representative from the ATSB. To facilitate this support and to provide the appropriate protections for the information, the ATSB appointed an accredited representative in accordance with paragraph 5.23 of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and commenced an investigation under the Australian Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.

On 19 March 2026, the TAIC released the final investigation report into this accident. Accordingly, the ATSB has concluded its involvement in the investigation. A copy of the report can be obtained from the TAIC at: https://taic.org.nz/inquiry/ao-2024-004.

Any enquiries relating to the investigation should be directed to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission at https://taic.org.nz/.