Qantas A330 makes “loud bang”, pilots forced to shut down one engine

Melbourne Australia- March 14, 2014: Qantas airplanes wait for departure at Melbourne Airport

A Perth-bound Qantas flight made a priority on Monday night as pilots were forced to switch off one of the plane’s engines.

Passengers reported hearing a loud bang on Qantas Flight 781, which landed safely at Perth Airport around 9:37 pm, 52 minutes late.

Emergency services met the plane on arrival at the airport, although it taxied to the gate on its own and passengers disembarked as usual.

Qantas confirmed one of the plane’s engines had an issue approaching Perth, “The pilots followed the procedures for this type of incident and manually shut down the engine and requested a priority landing.”

“These aircraft are designed to safely operate with one engine.

“The aircraft landed safely and without further incident in Perth.

“We know this would have been unsettling for customers on board and we thank them for their cooperation and understanding.”

The Airbus A330-200 will be inspected by Qantas engineers.

Tony Lucas, president of the Australian and International Pilots Association, said pilots demonstrated professionalism in the handling of the emergency.

“The safety of our passengers, crew and cargo is always the priority for any pilot and we rigorously train for these unlikely scenarios,” The Western Australian, reported.

“The QF781 crew displayed great professionalism, skill and expertise in delivering a safe outcome for everyone.

“This incident demonstrates that having two well-rested and well-trained pilots on the flight deck is the best safety feature available to aviation.”

Latest News

  • Travel Agents

TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves on falling in love with Bali in 5 days

TravelManagers’ Danielle Goncalves can confirm that five days is more than enough time to fall in love with Bali. Goncalves was one of seven personal travel managers (PTMs) to visit the iconic destination with Hoot Holidays on their annual ‘Hoot Legends’ famil. As a longtime supporter of Hoot Holidays (a sister company to TravelManagers Australia), […]

  • Aviation

Jetstar connects travellers in Cairns and the Sunshine coast for the first time

Jetstar flew its inaugural flight between Cairns and the Sunshine Coast last night, connecting families and friends just in time for Christmas. The new service will operate three times a week, increasing to four during the summer school holidays, creating an affordable link between two of Queensland’s most popular tourism destinations. Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills […]

Helloworld Travel Frontliners Forum wraps up in Singapore

The 2024 Helloworld Travel Frontliners Forum has wrapped up in style in Singapore as more than 500 attendees enjoyed the conference at the Marina Bay Sands Conference Centre. The conference was attended by agents from across the Helloworld branded and associate networks, My Travel Group and Magellan from across Australia and New Zealand, as well […]

  • News
  • Sustainability

The DARWIN200 conservation mission sails into Hobart

The DARWIN200 conservation mission aboard the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde sailed into Hobart ahead of a programme of conservation projects. The Oosterschelde set sail from Plymouth Harbour, UK, in August 2023 on an epic two-year planetary conservation mission retracing Charles Darwin’s voyage of the Beagle and training 200 young environmentalists along the way. The aim was to inspire […]

ATIA safeguards members financial details ahead of FY24 accreditation-renewal period

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has its commitment to safeguarding the sensitive financial data of its members as preparations commence for the FY24 accreditation-renewal period. With members about to receive ATIA’s request for FY24 financials, ATIA has today provided members with an update on its robust privacy and data security measures. “ATIA takes its […]

  • Events
  • Tour Operators
  • Tourism

NSW Tourism Association announces 2024 Awards winners

The NSW Tourism Association has announced the winners of the NSW Tourism Awards 2024 at a gala event at the Star Sydney. The evening celebrated the tourism and hospitality sectors in NSW, which are delivering world-class visitor experience that growing the NSW visitor economy. Winners were recognised with gold, silver, and bronze awards for their […]