Created Tuesday, Aug 9th 2022 17:13Z, last updated Tuesday, Aug 9th 2022 17:13Z
A Qantas Boeing 737-800, registration VH-XZM performing flight
QF-1206 from Perth,WA to Port Hedland,WA (Australia), was descending towards Port Hedland when the crew at about FL190 decided to turn around and divert to Karratha,WA (Australia) following a lightning strike. The aircraft landed safely on Karratha's runway 26 about 20 minutes later.
A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration VH-VXS reached Port Hedland with a delay of 2:20 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Karratha about 17 hours after landing.
The airline reported the aircraft received a lightning strike, the aircraft is being inspected by engineers.
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