RNZAF aircraft forced into emergency wheels-up landing at Ohakea

October 10, 2018

A Royal New Zealand Air Force plane conducting basic night flying training has undertaken an emergency wheels-up landing at RNZAF Base Ohakea in Manawatu-Whanganui last night after a landing gear fault.

The two RNZAF personnel on board landed the T-6C Texan II safely and evacuated the aircraft with no injuries, an NZDF spokesperson told 1 NEWS.

RNZAF Rescue fire responders, and local emergency services attended the scene.

An investigation will occur into the cause of the incident.

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