Created Thursday, Jan 12th 2023 19:47Z, last updated Thursday, Jan 12th 2023 19:47Z
A Pionair British Aerospace BAe-146-200 on behalf of Qantas, registration VH-SFV performing flight
QF-7421 from Brisbane,QL to Rockhampton,QL (Australia), was on final approach to Rockhampton's runway 33 at about 04:02L (18:02Z Jan 4th) in instrument meteorological conditions when the crew determined they had descended below the glide path and initiated a go around, at the same time they received an E/GPWS warning. The aircraft subsequently diverted to Mackay,QL (Australia) where the aircraft landed safely about 40 minutes later.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Mackay for about an hour, then flew to Rockhampton again for a safe landing.
On Jan 12th 2023 the ATSB reported the occurrence had been rated a serious incident, a short investigation has been opened.
