A Network Aviation Australia Airbus A320-200 on behalf of Qantas, registration VH-VQW performing flight QF-1737 from Karratha,WA to Perth,WA (Australia), was backtracking Karratha's runway 26 for departure when the left hand engine (V2527) emitted loud bangs and streaks of flames. The crew shut the engine down, continued to the runway threshold, turned around and returned to the apron.
The airline reported the aircraft experienced an engine issue shortly before takeoff.
The aircraft is still on Karratha on Nov 5th 2026.
The airline reported the aircraft experienced an engine issue shortly before takeoff.
The aircraft is still on Karratha on Nov 5th 2026.
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