The regular Mainland Air flight between Invercargill and Dunedin yesterday was anything but routine for pilot Phil Kean, after one of the engines stopped -in flight.
Kean, who owns and operates the airline, had to nurse the Piper Chieftain, with him and eight passengers on board, 32km to Dunedin Airport for an emergency landing.
"We were above Clinton, travelling at about 5000 feet, and the right engine just stopped," Kean said.
"The drills we do just kicked into place.