What happened
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, a Virgin Australia Boeing 737-8FE registered VH-YVD completed a scheduled flight from Darwin RAAF Station to Brisbane International Airport. Shortly after the aircraft came to a stop at the gate, airport personnel observed smoke and flames emanating from the brake area on the left main landing gear.
Airport fire and rescue crews were immediately dispatched and quickly extinguished the fire. The incident occurred while the aircraft was stationary at the gate following landing, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. Early indications suggested the fire resulted from brake overheating during the landing phase.