A vintage aircraft that left the runway today at a south Auckland airport suffered some damage, but those on board are okay.
Emergency services were called to Ardmore Airport about 11am when a Tiger Moth got into difficulties.
It appeared the aircraft had a mechanical failure as it attempted to take off, said Inspector Tony Edwards of northern police communications.
"It did get airborne for a short period of time. Initial indications are that the engine may have stopped."
Two people on board were checked by ambulance staff at the scene and were not injured.
