Created Wednesday, Feb 4th 2026 20:56Z, last updated Wednesday, Feb 4th 2026 20:56Z
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800, registration VH-YFS performing flight
VA-1602 from Adelaide,SA to Hobart,TA (Australia), was on final approach to Hobart's runway 12 when the crew went around and entered a hold. The crew subsequently advised their flaps were stuck and they were now ready for the approach. The aircraft landed safely on runway 12 at a higher than normal speed (about 160 knots over ground) about 35 minutes after the go around.
The airline reported a technical issue that required a holding maneouver.
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