Qantas Flight 32
An engine disc burst damaged multiple systems, leaving the crew to manage a complex return to Singapore.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
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Qantas accidents and incidents
Qantas appears in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 2008 to 2010. 2 rest on a final report and 0 on preliminary or official information. Qantas Airways; scheduled passenger transport operated Qantas Flight 72 as Qantas. This page lists the incidents we have documented from official reports. It is not a complete history of the airline.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2010 | Qantas Flight 32 | Airbus A380-842 | Over Batam Island; returned to Singapore | No injuries on board; none confirmed on the ground | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 7 October 2008 | Qantas Flight 72 | Airbus A330-303 | Indian Ocean, 154 km west of Learmonth, Western Australia | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Qantas Flight 72
Incorrect sensor-unit data met a flight-control design limitation, causing two sudden pitch-downs and serious cabin injuries.
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LEVEL 3 Final report