An Air New Zealand jet was struck by birds on landing at Christchurch Airport.

An Air New Zealand jet has suffered a birdstrike on approach to Christchurch Airport.

Air New Zealand flight NZ521, an Airbus A320, was travelling from Auckland to Christchurch when it hit birds while landing around 3pm on Monday.

The airline confirmed the incident but provided no details.

BEVAN READ/FAIRFAX NZ A domestic Air New Zealand Airbus A320 similar to this was struck by birds this afternoon.

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