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Date:
20-AUG-2024
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A330-323
Owner/Operator:
Malaysia Airlines
Registration:
9M-MTJ
MSN:
1347
Year of Manufacture:
2012
Engine Model:
Pratt & Whitney PW4168A
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: [Total Occupants]
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Unknown
Location:
West of Alice Springs, NT – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
Departure Airport:
Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML)
Destination Airport:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL/WMKK)
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
**Malaysia Airlines flight MH128 experienced engine problems approximately two hours and 45 minutes after departing from Melbourne, necessitating an emergency diversion to Alice Springs Airport (ASP). The aircraft, an Airbus A330-323, was safely landed at 4:35 am local time. Immediate actions were taken to accommodate and assist passengers, including arrangements for overnight stays, meal reimbursements, and rebooking of flights. The technical issue related to the aircraft’s engine prompted a coordinated response from the airline, airport management, and emergency services, ensuring the safety and care of all passengers and crew involved.**
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.