Created Thursday, Aug 13th 2026 15:53Z, last updated Thursday, Aug 13th 2026 15:53Z
A Jetstar Airways Airbus A321-200N, registration VH-OFS performing flight
JQ-987 from Perth,WA to Sydney,NS (Australia), was on approach to Sydney's runway 34L descending through about 3500 feet when the autopilot disengaged and the aircraft began an uncommanded climb. The flight crew re-engaged the autopilot and continued the approach for a safe landing about 6 minutes later.
The ATSB opened an investigation into the occurrence.
The aircraft returned to service about 33 hours after landing.
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