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Date:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time:
03:24 UTC
Type of Aircraft:
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Owner/Operator:
Air New Zealand
Registration:
ZK-NZR
MSN:
65088/919
Year of Manufacture:
2019
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
None
Category:
Incident
Location:
Northeast of Tasmania – Australia
Phase:
En route (cruise)
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Auckland International Airport (AKL/NZAA)
Destination Airport:
Perth Airport, WA (PER/YPPH)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On August 14, 2025, Air New Zealand flight NZ175, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered ZK-NZR, was en route from Auckland to Perth at FL320 when the flight crew observed a low fuel indication from the no. 1 engine.
As a precaution, the crew shut down the affected engine and elected to divert the flight to Sydney for safety and engineering inspection. The aircraft landed without further incident.
No injuries to passengers or crew were reported. The aircraft did not sustain damage and was later cleared for maintenance checks.
The ATSB has been notified and is reviewing the occurrence as an in-flight systems-related incident.
Sources:
ATSB
Flightradar24 – ZK-NZR
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.