QF1 returning to SYD? 31OCT

[Peter Agatsiotis]

Just monitoring Planeplotter and noticed VH-OQF at FL250 just north of Lithgow heading for SYD!

[Kurt A]

Yep - Just been given it's landing clearance for RWY 34L - will be heading to Bay10.

Edit: Landed, firies on runway followed with a safety car for a runway inspection.

Edit: Returned due medical - Pax with Asthma requiring attention.

Edit: Revised ETD 2135.

[Mark Grima]

Crook engine?

According to the QF website its delayed with a 2135 departure time. Hard to see that happening if its not even on the ground yet.

Cheers

M

[Mark Grima]

Originally Posted by Kurt A

Edit: Revised ETD 2135.

Sure mate? QF website is now updated and saying 0800 tomorrow.

Cheers

M

[Kurt A]

That's what the ETD was around 8.17pm when I last posted So looks to be updated.
Media outlets are suggestng fumes filled the cabin.

[Fred C]

Fumes in the cabin seems to be the reason for return. If it is an engine problem I doubt the same aircraft will be doing the run in the morning.

[Kurt A]

0905 Estimated time of departure SYD
0914 Left the gate SYD
0941 Took off SYD

1415 Estimated time of arrival SIN
1540 Estimated time of departure SIN
2120 Estimated time of arrival LHR

No impact to schedule of return flight (QF10/01NOV)

[Fred C]

VH-OQC did the delayed QF001 service this morning.