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ABC News
a day ago
- General
- ABC News
Qantas flight forced to make priority landing after 'technical issue' shortly after takeoff
A Melbourne-bound Qantas flight has been forced to make a priority landing shortly after taking off from the regional city of Mildura in Victoria's north-west. QantasLink flight QF 2079 departed from Mildura Airport at about 10:40am on Tuesday only for pilots to report a "technical issue" shortly after take-off. Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and Country Fire Authority personnel were called to the airport just after 11am. The aircraft proceeded to circle in the Mildura region before landing without incident at the airport just before midday. "Our pilots are highly trained to handle situations like this, and the flight has since landed safely in Mildura," a Qantas spokesperson said. Qantas confirmed 59 passengers were aboard the Dash 8 Q400. Allan Coveney said passengers were told that the "flaps were stuck" and that the plane would have to turn around. "We were flying in circles for quite some time – maybe an hour, maybe an hour and a quarter – then we turn back to Mildura," he said. "We landed quite safely, the crew were very helpful and the plane was calm. "I don't think we really realised there was such a problem till we landed. Mr Coveney said the pilot assured passengers that is was not an emergency situation. "The pilot did say it is not a safety issue, so no-one was worried," he said. "The only thing about the landing was that he had to put the brakes on pretty hard, very quickly, and I guess that's due to the flaps being stuck. "I'm not sure why they didn't continue to Melbourne and fix the issue in Melbourne but, you know, obviously they've got their reasons." Lachlan Harvey was headed to Melbourne for an international flight and said he knew something was wrong when the plane started circling and the cabin crew stayed put. "A bloke a couple of seats in front of us pressed his buzzer for them and they didn't move and we went, 'Oh well' — sort of could see something wasn't right," he said. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Qantas plane makes sudden landing
A Qantas plane with more than 60 passengers on board has been forced to make a priority landing in western Victoria due to a 'technical issue'. The QF2079 flight was scheduled for 10.40am on Tuesday, travelling from Mildura to Melbourne, when the aircraft had to make a sudden landing with 63 passengers on board. A Qantas spokesman said 'one of our (aircraft) had to return to Mildura shortly after takeoff on Tuesday due to a technical issue'. 'Our pilots are highly trained to handle situations like this, and the flight has since landed safely in Mildura,' a Qantas statement read. 'We appreciate this would have been an unsettling experience for customers and thank them for their understanding.' Police were called to Mildura Airport just after 11am following reports of an 'aircraft incident'. 'Police along with other emergency services were called to an airport in Mildura following reports of an aircraft incident just after 11am, where it appears there was an issue with the aircraft,' police told NewsWire. 'The plane landed safely, pilot and passengers weren't injured.' Ambulance Victoria also confirmed crews were called to the scene about 11am. 'No emergency treatment or transport was provided,' they said. An Australian Transport Safety Bureau spokesman told NewsWire the ATSB was aware of the incident. 'The ATSB has been notified of a Dash 8 passenger airliner return to Mildura this morning due to a technical issue, and is gathering further information prior to making an investigation decision,' the spokesman said. More to come
News.com.au
a day ago
- General
- News.com.au
Qantas flight forced into unscheduled landing in Mildura
A Qantas flight with 63 passengers on board has been forced into a 'priority landing' in rural Victoria, following reports the aircraft 'lost hydraulics on its wing flaps'. Flight QLK79D, which was a Dash 8 Q400 aircraft, took off from Mildura in Victoria's northwest at 10.40am on a journey towards Melbourne before needing to turn back around for the unscheduled landing. Looking at FlightRadar, the aircraft was forced into a series of circuits above the airport before making the landing around 12pm. In a statement sent to a spokesperson said the aircraft was forced to return to Mildura shortly after takeoff due to a technicall issue. 'One of our aircraft had to return to Mildura shortly after takeoff on Tuesday due to a technical issue,' the statement read. 'Our pilots are highly trained to handle situations like this, and the flight has since landed safely in Mildura. 'We appreciate this would have been an unsettling experience for customers and thank them for their understanding.' In a statement sent to emergency personnel were on the ground ready and waiting however it is understood the landing was not considered an 'emergency'. 'Police along with other emergency services were called to an airport in Mildura following reports of an aircraft incident just after 11am, where it appears there was an issue with the aircraft,' police said in a statement. 'The plane landed safely, the pilot and passengers weren't injured.' It is understood passengers on board have disembarked awaiting new flights, and Qantas engineers will inspect the aircraft before it returns to service.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Qantas flight successfully makes priority landing with 63 people on board
A Qantas flight has made a priority landing in Mildura after suffering technical issues after takeoff. Sources said the plane had 'lost hydraulics on its wing flaps'. The QF2079 flight from Mildura to Melbourne took off at about 10.40am on Tuesday with 63 people on board. Soon after, the pilots realised something was wrong with the flight and made a plan to safely land the plane. The pilots completed a series of circuits so that the plane would dump fuel before executing an emergency landing at Mildura. Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria crews were on the ground and waited for the plane to land at the airport. In cases where only one hydraulic system fails, the impact on the aircraft is usually minimal, and the plane can continue to fly and even auto-land without significant issues. However, when two hydraulic systems fail - which is a rare occurrence - the aircraft cans till be flown manually but without autopilot and with reduced functionality. Two hydraulic systems fail generally leads to a longer landing distance as some of the components, including spoilers, normal braking and flaps might not be operational. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Qantas for comment. Victoria Police said the pilot was able to land the plane safely and no one was injured during the incident. 'Police along with other emergency services were called to an airport in Mildura following reports of an aircraft incident just after 11am, where it appears there was an issue with the aircraft,' Police said. 'The plane landed safely, the pilot and passengers weren't injured.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Qantas flight declares mid-air emergency with 63 people on board
A Qantas flight is understood to be attempting an emergency landing in Mildura. Sources said the plane had 'lost hydraulics on its wing flaps'. More to come...
