Jetconnect B738 near Melbourne on Jun 17th 2012, hydraulic problem

Last Update: June 19, 2012 / 18:25:40 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 17, 2012

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jetconnect

Flight number
QF-37

Aircraft Registration
ZK-ZQB

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Jetconnect Boeing 737-800, registration ZK-ZQB performing flight QF-37 from Melbourne,VI (Australia) to Wellington (New Zealand), was enroute at FL370 about 160nm southeast of Melbourne when the crew decided to return to Melbourne reporting hydraulic problems. On approach the crew reported the hydraulic problem had increased, they had lost the B hydraulic system. The aircraft landed safely on Melbourne's runway 34 about 80 minutes after turning around and 2 hours after departure.

The aircraft positioned to Wellington on Jun 19th.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 17, 2012

Classification
Incident

Airline
Jetconnect

Flight number
QF-37

Aircraft Registration
ZK-ZQB

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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