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Date:
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time:
18:43 Local Time
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A320-216
Owner/Operator:
Indonesia AirAsia
Registration:
PK-AXY
MSN:
5359
Year of Manufacture:
2012
Engine Model:
CFM International CFM56-5B6
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor, repaired
Category:
Incident
Location:
Perth Airport (PER/YPPH), Western Australia – Australia
Phase:
Initial climb
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Perth Airport, WA (PER/YPPH)
Destination Airport:
Denpasar–Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport (DPS/WADD)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
On August 24, 2025, Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ545, operated by an Airbus A320-216 registered PK-AXY, experienced multiple compressor stalls on the no.2 (right) engine shortly after take-off from Perth Airport, Western Australia.
The aircraft had been climbing through initial altitude when the crew noticed abnormal engine sounds and indications. Following standard procedures, the flight crew discontinued the climb and entered a holding pattern to burn fuel before returning to Perth. The aircraft landed safely approximately one hour after departure.
Engineering inspection revealed that a variable bleed valve flexible shaft in the no.2 engine had failed, leading to the compressor stalls. The component was subsequently replaced, and the aircraft returned to service after maintenance checks.
The ATSB recorded the occurrence as an engine systems malfunction incident. There were no injuries to passengers or crew.
Sources:
ATSB, Flightradar24 operational data
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.