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Virgin Blue – Embraer E170-100 (VH-ZHA)

Virgin Blue – Embraer E170-100 (VH-ZHA)

On 10 August 2008, an Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica ERJ170-100 aircraft, was being operated on a Virgin Blue airplane VH-ZHA scheduled passenger service from Sydney NSW, to Melbourne Vic. While positioning for landing, the crew selected a ‘flaps 1’ setting...

Qantas – Boeing B737-400 (VH-TJX)

Qantas – Boeing B737-400 (VH-TJX)

On 18 January 2001, Qantas flight VH-TJX, a Boeing 737-476 aircraft, encountered microburst windshear at 0729 EST while conducting a go-around from runway 19 at Brisbane aerodrome during an intense thunderstorm. The aircraft was operating a scheduled fare-paying...

OZJET AIRLINES – BOEING B737-229 (VH-OBN)

OZJET AIRLINES – BOEING B737-229 (VH-OBN)

On 29 December 2007, a Boeing Company 737-229 aircraft, registered OZJET AIRLINES flight VH-OBN, was being operated on a scheduled passenger service from Brisbane, Qld to Norfolk Island. At 0352 Coordinated Universal Time1, the flight crew briefed the cabin crew that...

Cobham Aviation – Boeing B717-200 (VH-NXD)

Cobham Aviation – Boeing B717-200 (VH-NXD)

On 13 October 2010, a Boeing 717-200 (717) aircraft, registered VH-NXD (NXD), was being operated by Cobham Aviation Services Australia on a scheduled passenger flight from Perth to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Cobham Aviation B717 VH-NXD was due to depart at 1150...

Qantas – Airbus A330-303 (VH-QPA) flight QF72

Qantas flight QF72 : at 0132 Universal Time Coordinated (0932 local time) on 7 October 2008, an Airbus A330-303 aircraft, registered VH-QPA and operated as Qantas flight 72, departed Singapore on a scheduled passenger transport service to Perth, Western Australia. At...

Aviation accidents

An aviation accident is an incident in which an aircraft is damaged or destroyed as a result of a collision, fire, structural failure, or other event. Aviation accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including mechanical failure, pilot error, adverse weather conditions, and sabotage. Aviation accidents can result in fatalities, injuries, and damage to property. 

Aviation incidents

An aviation incident is an occurrence, other than an accident, that affects or could affect the safety of aircraft operations. Examples of aviation incidents include near collisions, runway incursions, and unruly passenger incidents.

Aviation serious incidents


A serious incident in aviation refers to an event that could have resulted in an accident or that had the potential to cause serious injury or death. Some examples of serious incidents in aviation include engine failure, in-flight fires, and loss of control of the aircraft.

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