Qantas B789 over Pacific on Apr 14th 2024, electrical problem

Last Update: April 16, 2024 / 15:46:30 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 14, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Qantas

Flight number
QF-76

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Sydney, Australia

Aircraft Registration
VH-ZNH

Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

ICAO Type Designator
B789

Airport
Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu

Airport ICAO Code
PHNL

A Qantas Boeing 787-9, registration VH-ZNH performing flight QF-76 (dep Apr 13th) from Vancouver,BC (Canada) to Sydney,NS (Australia), was enroute at FL330 over the Pacific Ocean about 1550nm southwest of Honolulu,HI (USA) when the crew decided to turn around and divert to Honolulu. The crew advised ATC they did have a minor technical problem, accepted an ILS approach to runway 04R at first but subsequently requested runway 08L due to winds, on final approach to Honolulu's runway 08L the crew advised tower, they would have their flaps fully down after landing due to a technical fault. The aircraft landed safely on runway 08L about 3:05 hours after turning around.

A passenger reported the crew announced they had some electrical/generator issue. After being kept at the airport for about 9 hours the onward flight was cancelled.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Honolulu about 48 hours after landing.



Metars:
PHNL 141853Z 19014G24KT 10SM SCT028 SCT040 BKN065 26/22 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02560217=
PHNL 141753Z 18014KT 10SM SCT028 SCT040 BKN050 24/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP141 VCSH N-NE T02440217 10244 20239 50003=
PHNL 141653Z 19011KT 10SM SCT020 SCT030 BKN070 24/21 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP142 VCSH N-NE T02390211=
PHNL 141553Z 19009KT 10SM FEW020 SCT030 BKN060 24/21 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP143 VCSH NE T02390211=
PHNL 141453Z 19009KT 10SM FEW020 SCT045 SCT060 24/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02390211 55006=
PHNL 141353Z 18009KT 10SM FEW020 SCT031 BKN060 24/21 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02390211=
PHNL 141253Z 18010KT 10SM SCT020 SCT030 BKN050 24/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 VCSH N T02390211=
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 14, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Qantas

Flight number
QF-76

Departure
Vancouver, Canada

Destination
Sydney, Australia

Aircraft Registration
VH-ZNH

Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

ICAO Type Designator
B789

Airport
Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu

Airport ICAO Code
PHNL

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways