A passenger on board flight NZ5409 texted their family waiting for them in Invercargill saying the pilot had made an announcement that there was a problem with landing.
The aircraft circled Bluff twice before landing safely at the airport about 3pm. No-one was injured.
Two fire engines and St John personnel were on site plus two police vehicles.
Passenger remained on board for a time and were waiting to be towed to another part of the airport.