Virgin Australia A320 near Perth on May 31st 2022, hydraulic problems
Last Update: June 2, 2022 / 13:12:16 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 31, 2022
Classification
Incident
Cause
Hydraulic problems
Airline
Virgin Australia
Flight number
VA-9223
Departure
Perth, Australia
Destination
Boolgeeda, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-VNB
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
A passenger on a different flight reported their flight as well as a number of other flights was delayed because of another flight returning. Their captain announced the returning aircraft had hydraulic problems. They landed after the occurrence aircraft had landed.
The occurrence aircraft returned to service after about 13 hours on the ground.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 31, 2022
Classification
Incident
Cause
Hydraulic problems
Airline
Virgin Australia
Flight number
VA-9223
Departure
Perth, Australia
Destination
Boolgeeda, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-VNB
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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