Passengers leave a plane that had to return to Christchurch Airport soon after taking off because a smoke indicator warning light turned on. A plane had to make an emergency landing in Christchurch after a smoke indicator warning light illuminated. Emergency services were called to Christchurch International Airport about 2.20pm on Monday. An Air New Zealand spokeswoman said the plane was flying from Christchurch to Dunedin, leaving Christchurch at 1.56pm. Email us at newstips@stuff.co.nzThe plane landed back in Christchurch about 2.40pm and passengers disembarked immediately.

Source: Stuff July 22, 2019 02:51 UTC