Created Tuesday, May 16th 2023 18:03Z, last updated Tuesday, May 16th 2023 18:03Z
A Qantas Boeing 737-800, registration VH-VZO performing flight
QF-703 from Cairns,QL to Melbourne,VI (Australia), was climbing out of Cairns' runway 15 when the crew stopped the climb at FL190 due to a problem with one of the engines (CFM56). The aircraft entered a hold at FL190 for about an hour and returned to Cairns for a safe landing on runway 15 about 90 minutes after departure.
The airline reported a potential problem with an engine prompted the return to Cairns, emergency services were not needed.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Cairns about 13 hours after landing back.
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