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Date:
January 19, 2025
Time:
04:35 UTC (14:35 LT)
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A330-202
Owner/Operator:
Registration:
VH-EBK
MSN:
945
Year of Manufacture:
2008
Engine Model:
General Electric CF6-80E1A4
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: [Not specified]
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
None
Location:
150 km W of Pormpuraaw, QLD – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)
Destination Airport:
Manila-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL/RPLL)
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities (ATSB)
Circumstances:
Qantas flight QF19, an Airbus A330-200, experienced an incident involving fumes in the cabin while en route from Sydney to Manila. The aircraft was cruising at Flight Level 380 (38,000 feet) when the fumes were detected in the rear section of the cabin.
Multiple passengers and cabin crew members were affected by the fumes. The source of the fumes was traced to a blanket, which was reported to be contaminated. The nature of the contamination has not been specified.
As a precautionary measure, the flight crew decided to divert the aircraft to Cairns Airport. The aircraft landed safely, and there were no reported injuries.
The ATSB is investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fumes and any contributing factors. This will likely involve examining the contaminated blanket, interviewing affected passengers and crew, and reviewing the aircraft’s maintenance records and any relevant cargo manifests.
This incident highlights the potential risks associated with hazardous materials or contaminants on board aircraft. The prompt actions of the flight crew in diverting the aircraft and the absence of any injuries underscore the importance of effective safety protocols and crew resource management.
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.