Suspected engine fire on Air New Zealand plane causes delays at Queenstown Airport

A suspected engine fire on an Air New Zealand plane has seen fire crew rush to Queenstown Airport, but no fire was found. Fire and Emergency was called to the airport at 10.50am on Monday. FENZ South shift manager Lyn Crosson told Stuff Travel on arrival there was no fire and it was likely a faulty sensor switch. The crew checked the engine before being stood down. A spokesperson for Queenstown Airport said the aircraft experienced an engineering issue as it was preparing for departure. “Airport emergency services were called as a precaution and have now been stood down. The plane is returning to the gate and will be disembarked. The airfield is open. However, there have been some minor delays to operations as a result.” As a result, a Jetstar flight from Sydney had to circle in their air twice before it could come into land. Air New Zealand has confirmed there was no fire or flames on the plane. Chief operational integrity and safety officer Captain David Morgan told Stuff Travel flight NZ612 was scheduled to depart Queenstown at 10.35am but returned to the gate for an engineering inspection.<br/>