Sunstate DH8D near Townsville on Dec 23rd 2015, hydraulic problems

Last Update: December 23, 2015 / 11:45:34 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 23, 2015

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic problems

Airline
Sunstate Airlines

Flight number
QF-2468

Departure
Townsville, Australia

Destination
Cloncurry, Australia

Aircraft Registration
VH-QOB

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Sunstate de Havilland Dash 8-400 on behalf of Qantas, registration VH-QOB performing flight QF-2468 from Townsville,QL to Cloncurry,QL (Australia) with 31 people on board, was enroute at FL200 about 135nm westsouthwest of Townsville, when the crew decided to return to Townsville due to hydraulic problems. The aircraft landed safely in Townsville about one hour after departure.

A passenger reported the crew announced a hydraulic problem as cause for the return to Townsville.

The airline reported a problem with the landing gear prompted the return to Townsville.

The rotation from Townsville to Cloncurry, Mount Isa,QL (Australia) and back was cancelled.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
VH-QOB
Country of Registration
Australia
Date of Registration
Fmcqmeehhfjlqepi Subscribe to unlock
Airworthyness Category
DpgibfhjpimedcjAcA Subscribe to unlock
TCDS Ident. No.
Leicn Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER INC
Aircraft Model / Type
DHC-8-402
ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
Year of Manufacture
Mjcq Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
QjdA Subscribe to unlock
Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
Mbdkn Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
Q Subscribe to unlock
Engine
JekhibkqmgjejljjfflflbncncibihAmblekAcjkkhe Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
DeelAnmqpfhdbpil bgAhqpimepekn nepfjpqfieleffphqqbicbbnbdjgmifqklnlpcqfpnbdilhkece p Subscribe to unlock
Main Operator
Abcddqbddfnnjdln lf qlbeAlcgq Agkpdqjmmgdnlqledjmij nihb kgkcmibdcn djhppfbcqfcnbgjmphcq pApqjlpjjbgqc hjj dj mpgpk Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 23, 2015

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic problems

Airline
Sunstate Airlines

Flight number
QF-2468

Departure
Townsville, Australia

Destination
Cloncurry, Australia

Aircraft Registration
VH-QOB

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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
Free newsletter

Want to know more and stay ahead? Get our free weekly newsletter and join 5465 existing subscribers.

By subscribing, you accept our terms and conditions and confirm that you've read our privacy policy.

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.

Virtual Speech 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.

Get updates

Never miss an article from AeroInside. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and join 5465 existing subscribers.

By subscribing, you accept our terms and conditions and that you've read our privacy policy.

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