Created Sunday, Mar 17th 2024 22:42Z, last updated Sunday, Mar 17th 2024 22:42Z
A Jetstar Airbus A320-200, registration VH-VQJ performing flight
JQ-739 from Melbourne,VI to Launceston,TA (Australia), was accelerating for takeoff from Melbourne's runway 34 when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed (about 70 knots over ground) due to a communication hatch for ground crew communication not having been closed. The aircraft returned to the apron.
The aircraft was able to depart about one hour later and reached Launceston with a delay of about 70 minutes.
Passengers reported the crew announced tower told them that a latch had not been closed prompting them to reject takeoff.
The airline reported the aircraft rejected takeoff at low speed as a small 10x20cm hatch at the front of the aircraft was left open. The aircraft was able to depart soon after.
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