Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing after ‘possible’ bird strike in New Zealand

Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing after ‘possible’ bird strike in New Zealand

Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing after ‘possible’ bird strike in New Zealand

Flight VA 148 from Queenstown to Melbourne was diverted, the airline said.

ByKevin Shalvey

June 17, 2024, 5:12 AM

    LONDON -- A Virgin Australia flight made an emergency landing in New Zealand after a "possible bird strike," the airline said in a statement.

    This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

    ABC News' Joe Simonetti contributed to this report.

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