A Qantaslink de Havilland Dash 8-400 on behalf of Qantas, registration VH-QOW performing flight QF-2472 from Townsville,QL to Mount Isa,QL (Australia), was enroute at FL240 about 170nm west of Townsville when the crew decided to return to Townsville. The aircraft entered a hold at FL240 for about 30 minutes, then continued to Townsville and landed safely on Townsville's runway 19 about 2 hours after departure.
Passengers reported the crew initially told them about a few technical issues, but then explained the gravity of the situation, the passengers needed to brace for landing.
Qantas reported the aircraft suffered a problem with the rudder but landed safely.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Townsville about 21 hours after landing back.
Passengers reported the crew initially told them about a few technical issues, but then explained the gravity of the situation, the passengers needed to brace for landing.
Qantas reported the aircraft suffered a problem with the rudder but landed safely.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Townsville about 21 hours after landing back.
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