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Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Boeing 737-8FE (WL)
Owner/Operator:
Virgin Australia Airlines
Registration:
VH-YVD
MSN:
40998 / 3848
Year of Manufacture:
2011
Engine Model:
CFM International CFM56-7B
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Incident
Location:
Brisbane International Airport (BNE/YBBN), Queensland – Australia
Phase:
Standing (at gate after landing)
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Darwin RAAF Station, NT (DRW/YPDN)
Destination Airport:
Brisbane International Airport, QLD (BNE/YBBN)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified – airport fire service response noted
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
On 6 November 2025, a Virgin Australia Boeing 737-8FE (WL), registration VH-YVD, arrived at Brisbane Airport after a scheduled flight from Darwin. Shortly after reaching the gate and coming to a stop, airport personnel noticed smoke and flames emanating from the aircraft’s brakes.
Airport fire and rescue crews were immediately dispatched to the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported among passengers or crew. The aircraft sustained minor heat damage to the brake assemblies.
Video footage of the incident showed fire trucks surrounding the aircraft while crews inspected the left-main gear area. Early reports indicated that the fire was likely caused by brake overheating following landing. The incident did not disrupt airport operations, and the aircraft was later towed for maintenance inspection and safety clearance.
Sources:
9 News Australia – “Virgin plane makes dramatic landing at Brisbane Airport”
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.