NZ A320 crash

[Andrew P]

Originally Posted by Nigel C

It has been confirmed that the cause of the crash was a loss of altitude.

with all due respect, what does this mean in reality!

Banjo

[Mick F]

It has been confirmed that the cause of the crash was a loss of altitude.

Naturally Nigel, . Most aircraft don't crash until they have a loss of altitude, .

Mick

[John R]

Ahhh it's so much nicer to get news from a professional less sensationalist organisation.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7753270.stm

Doesn't even mention NZ - the facts sir, just the facts....

[David Ramsay]

Second press conference

There is another one scheduled for 1500 NZDT.

[Torin Wilson]

Originally Posted by Mike W

You'll find that all of NZ's 320s are owned by Freedom Air, or what is now known as Zeal 320, also the holder of the Air Operators Certificate.

Bit of trivia for the Buffs.

This particular craft is ZK-OJL and has been on lease to Star XL/XL Airways in Germany, hence the German rego and was due to be returned to Zeal 320.

Not any more. All A320s are now back on the Air NZ AOC. It was due to go back on the NZ register registered to Air NZ ( or Air New Zealand Ltd Private Bag 92007 Auckland 1142 as it is exactly on the caa website)

[David Ramsay]

Press conference this afternoon

[Philip Argy]

Under tough circumstances that's an impressive performance from Rob Fyfe.

[Scott Lindsell]

Originally Posted by David Ramsay

Coincidentally it is 29 years ago today that NZ lost a DC-10 on Mt Erebus.

That is just unbelievable and somewhat earie in it's own right.
Sad day for NZ all around.

[Radi K]

Good info @ http://avherald.com/h?article=410c9cec&opt=0

[phil.l]

Nice find Radi,i have seen a photo that also has ZK-OJL back in ANZ colours,thats if OJL was ever in ANZ colours?