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Date:
Saturday 5 September 2026
Time:
09:21
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A320-232
Owner/Operator:
Jetstar Airways
Registration:
VH-VFD
MSN:
4922
Year of Manufacture:
2011
Engine Model:
IAE V2527-A5
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
None
Category:
Serious incident
Location:
Townsville-Garbutt Airfield, QLD (TSV/YBTL) – Australia
Phase:
Take off
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Townsville-Garbutt Airfield, QLD (TSV/YBTL)
Destination Airport:
Brisbane International Airport, QLD (BNE/YBBN)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
Jetstar Airways flight JQ905, an Airbus A320-232, rejected the takeoff from runway 01 at Townsville-Garbutt Airfield, QLD (TSV). During take-off, the crew identified a take-off length data entry error in the FMC and the take-off was rejected. The flight taxied back to the ramp and departed about 80 minutes later.
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.