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Posted On: June 27th 2026, 04:49 pm
Air New Zealand Crew Performs Go-Around After Wind Shear During Landing in Wellington
An Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo operating flight NZ272 from Brisbane to Wellington was forced to perform a go-around after encountering wind shear during severe weather on approach.
According to the airline, the aircraft made brief contact with the runway before the crew immediately initiated a go-around in accordance with standard safety procedures. Rather than attempting another landing in Wellington, the flight diverted safely to Christchurch, where it landed without incident.
Wellington Airport is renowned for its challenging weather conditions. Located between steep hills and the Cook Strait, the airport is frequently affected by strong crosswinds, turbulence and wind shear, making it one of the most demanding commercial airports in the world.
A go-around is a normal and well-practiced safety maneuver used whenever a safe landing cannot be assured. In this case, the crew’s prompt decision demonstrated exactly how modern aviation procedures are designed to prioritize safety.
🎥: nickoz070
#AirNewZealand #a321neo #GoAround #WindShear #Aviation
An Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo operating flight NZ272 from Brisbane to Wellington was forced to perform a go-around after encountering wind shear during severe weather on approach.
According to the airline, the aircraft made brief contact with the runway before the crew immediately initiated a go-around in accordance with standard safety procedures. Rather than attempting another landing in Wellington, the flight diverted safely to Christchurch, where it landed without incident.
Wellington Airport is renowned for its challenging weather conditions. Located between steep hills and the Cook Strait, the airport is frequently affected by strong crosswinds, turbulence and wind shear, making it one of the most demanding commercial airports in the world.
A go-around is a normal and well-practiced safety maneuver used whenever a safe landing cannot be assured. In this case, the crew’s prompt decision demonstrated exactly how modern aviation procedures are designed to prioritize safety.
🎥: nickoz070
#AirNewZealand #a321neo #GoAround #WindShear #Aviation
Comments (788)
6 hours agokobusorton
Been on one of those except it was the one coming in to land at 11:30pm from Melbourne
4 days agopeterlittle65
that’s fucked up, but plenty of well wishers come out to watch on days like that,more entertaining than the movies
8 days agomalte_milan
one time our pilot performed this maneuver three times in a row with us passengers on board. It was quite an experience 😂
9 days agoalovleemess
I have landed there many times and had the same thing happen! They say those pilots are the best in the world! Wellington gets extreme winds- thus “windy Wellington”!
11 days agodebbie.staite
So stupid we have a capital where planes can't even land some days cause the weather is shite
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