Incident Boeing 737-838 (WL) VH-XZB, 18 Jan 2023
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Date:18-JAN-2023
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B738 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing 737-838 (WL)
Owner/operator:Qantas
Registration: VH-XZB
MSN: 39360/4192
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 145
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Location:E of Sydney -   Australia
Phase: En route
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Auckland International Airport (AKL/NZAA)
Destination airport:Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Qantas flight QF144, a Boeing 737-838, suffered an engine failure while en route between Auckland (AKL) and Sydney (SYD).
The airline stated that one engine was shut down by the flight crew about an hour from Sydney. The aircraft landed safely at 04:25 UTC.

Sources:

https://apnews.com/article/new-south-wales-pacific-ocean-zealand-sydney-business-46609f58dfd313f1d3ad4bdaeeba8345
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-xzb#2ee31a98
https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/new-south-wales-ambulance-responding-after-qantas-flight-bound-for-sydney-from-new-zealand-issues-mayday-alert/news-story/af625f449e9b8576e9892209483c0b22


Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
18-Jan-2023 08:15 harro Added
18-Jan-2023 08:17 harro Updated [Narrative]
18-Jan-2023 08:34 Pineapple Updated [Damage]
18-Jan-2023 11:36 Iceman 29 Updated [Embed code]
18-Jan-2023 12:28 Sherlock Updated [Embed code]
18-Jan-2023 12:29 harro Updated [Embed code, Damage]

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