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A plane at Hawke’s Bay Airport was evacuated Tuesday night after reports of unknown fumes inside the cabin.
Emergency services were called to the airport to receive the flight from Auckland, which was due to land around 8:20 p.m.
Fire and Emergency Shift Manager Mike Wanoa said three crews responded after reports of unknown fumes in the cabin.
All passengers on board were evacuated immediately after the plane landed.
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A passenger on the flight said Stuff A quick landing was required after the fumes settled in the cockpit while the plane was still in the air.
Passengers had to quickly evacuate, leaving their carry-on luggage behind, and were told to run 100 meters from the plane, he said.
Wanoa said FENZ crews conducted a gas detection test, but nothing was identified and the incident was dropped off at Air New Zealand shortly after 9 p.m.
A police spokeswoman said they attended the incident to support FENZ.
Air New Zealand has been contacted for comment.
