REX SF34 at Mildura on Jul 30th 2015, rejected takeoff due to kangaroo strike
Last Update: July 30, 2015 / 15:20:16 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 30, 2015
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
REX Regional Express
Flight number
ZL-3653
Departure
Mildura, Australia
Destination
Melbourne, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-ZLR
Aircraft Type
SAAB 340
ICAO Type Designator
SF34
The airline confirmed the aircraft's right hand propeller collided with a kangaroo on takeoff from Mildura still in darkness, the crew rejected takeoff. The aircraft sustained damage which is currently being assessed.
Australia's TSB confirmed being informed about the occurrence, however, the occurrence will not be investigated by the ATSB.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 30, 2015
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
REX Regional Express
Flight number
ZL-3653
Departure
Mildura, Australia
Destination
Melbourne, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-ZLR
Aircraft Type
SAAB 340
ICAO Type Designator
SF34
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