Wednesday 18 September 2024

Qantas flight drops 20,000 feet in minutes


ALLIANCE AIRLINES EMBRAER E190AR VH-UYR (MSN 19000100)


A Qantas flight from Townsville (TSV/YBTL) to Brisbane (BNE/YBBN) was forced to divert and make an emergency landing at Rockhampton Airport yesterday after the pilot received an alert of a suspected depressurisation issue.

The aircraft, which belongs to Alliance Airlines, departed Townsville at 8:50am, descended to 10,000 feet as a precaution before requesting priority landing at the nearest airport.

In a statement, a Qantas spokesperson confirmed the aircraft experienced the issue but assured the public that it landed safely at Rockhampton without further complications. "The flight landed normally, and we'll get passengers on their way to Brisbane on other flights this morning," the spokesperson said.

While such incidents can be unsettling, Qantas continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to passenger safety. The swift and professional actions of the flight crew reflect the airline's dedication to ensuring that precautionary measures are taken whenever there is even the slightest sign of a potential issue.

Passengers affected by this disruption will be accommodated on other flights, with Qantas staff working diligently to minimize any inconvenience caused. 

The airline's top priority remains the well-being and safe travel of its passengers.


Aircraft Information:
Airline: Alliance Airlines
Code: QQ/UTY
Aircraft: Embraer E19OAR
Registration: VH-UYR
Serial Number: 19000100
Engines: 2x GE CF34-10E6
First Flew: August 2007
Age: 17.1 years

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