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Date:
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time:
08:42 LT
Type of Aircraft:
Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Silhouette image of generic B38M model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Batik Air Malaysia
Registration:
9M-LRP
MSN:
43014/7704
Year of Manufacture:
2019
Engine Model:
CFMI CFM LEAP-1B
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Unknown
Category:
Incident
Location:
Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML) – Australia
Phase:
Initial climb
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML)
Destination Airport:
Denpasar–Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport (DPS/WADD)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
Batik Air Malaysia flight OD178 departed Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport from runway 34 on a scheduled service to Denpasar. Shortly after takeoff, the flight crew reported an engine failure and discontinued the climb.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 entered a holding pattern north of the airport while the crew completed checklists and coordinated with air traffic control. The aircraft remained airborne for approximately 40 minutes.
Following the holding period, the crew conducted a safe return and landing on runway 16 at Melbourne. No injuries were reported among those on board. Details regarding the extent of aircraft damage have not been publicly released.
Sources:
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/bali-bound-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-melbourne-after-engine-fails/news-story/148b18398dabba5bf0f330009b23f1e2
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.