Embraer 190 incident near Napier, Outside the U.S., May 25, 2023
On May 25, 2023 at about 11:52 am local time, a Embraer 190, registered VHIKJ, was involved in an incident during approach near Napier, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 92 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this incident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 25, 2023 · about 11:52 am local time
- Place
- Napier, New Zealand
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 92 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Embraer 190
- Registration
- VHIKJ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 6 | |||
| Passengers | 86 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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