In New Zealand passengers jumped out of a falling plane

A passenger plane crashed in New Zealand, but the passengers and crew escaped in time.

Emergency situation with Skydive Taupo plane occurred in the area of Lake Taupo, located in the North Island of New Zealand. On board were 13 people: six passengers, six crew members and the captain, reports Lenta.ru citing the Associated Press.

After the ship began to lose altitude, flight attendants provided all passengers with parachutes. According to the Sun Herald, passengers jumped out of a plane in tandem with the members of the crew. The last couple left the aircraft just a few seconds before the plane crashed into the lake. The pilot escaped independently and reached the shore safely.

As police spokesman Kim Perks told, passengers and crew members undergo a medical examination. No serious injuries were suffered.