Network Australia F100 near Geraldton on Oct 21st 2024, mechanical issue with autoflight system
Last Update: October 22, 2024 / 17:55:04 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Network Aviation Australia
Flight number
QF-1624
Departure
Perth, Australia
Destination
Paraburdoo, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-NHZ
Aircraft Type
Fokker 100
ICAO Type Designator
F100
The remainder of the flight was cancelled.
Passengers reported they felt weightless for a while, the aircraft was descending, climbing, descending again and climbing again. Cabin crew shortly afterwards began to prepare the cabin for an emergency landing and instructed the passengers about the brace position. They were subsequently instructed to assume the brace position and remained in that position for some 15 to 20 minutes.
The airline reported the aircraft diverted to Geraldton due to a mechanical issue with the autoflight system, the cause of which is now being investigated. The airline understands this was a distressing experience for those onboard.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Geraldton about 33 hours after landing.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Network Aviation Australia
Flight number
QF-1624
Departure
Perth, Australia
Destination
Paraburdoo, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-NHZ
Aircraft Type
Fokker 100
ICAO Type Designator
F100
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