Investigators have identified problems with Air New Zealand crew not following checklists and training in the use of emergency oxygen masks following a potentially dangerous depressurisation incident aboard an Auckland-bound plane. The plane lost cabin pressure as it descended through 30,000 feet on a flight from Wellington to Auckland and two pilots put on oxygen masks. The commission said Air New Zealand acted to correct these issues and therefore it made no recommendations regarding them. Air New Zealand chief flight operations and safety officer Captain David Morgan said today safety was the airline's highest priority. Key lessons included the need for where oxygen masks are fitted, passengers and cabin crew must put on their masks and await further instruction from the flight crew.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 24, 2016 23:08 UTC