Jetstar A320 at Melbourne on Mar 16th 2024, rejected takeoff due to open communication hatch
Last Update: March 17, 2024 / 22:42:12 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 16, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Jetstar Airways
Flight number
JQ-739
Departure
Melbourne, Australia
Destination
Launceston, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-VQJ
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The aircraft was able to depart about one hour later and reached Launceston with a delay of about 70 minutes.
Passengers reported the crew announced tower told them that a latch had not been closed prompting them to reject takeoff.
The airline reported the aircraft rejected takeoff at low speed as a small 10x20cm hatch at the front of the aircraft was left open. The aircraft was able to depart soon after.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Mar 16, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Jetstar Airways
Flight number
JQ-739
Departure
Melbourne, Australia
Destination
Launceston, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-VQJ
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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