Were there any fatalities in the 12 Nov 2010 BOEING 767 338 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Nov 2010 involved a BOEING 767 338, operated by Qantas Airways Limited, at Perth, Australia, Australia.

Qantas Flight 768 Returns to Perth After Engine Vibration

On 12 Nov 2010, a BOEING 767 338 operated by Qantas Airways Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Perth, Australia, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On 12 November 2010, Qantas Airways flight QF768, a Boeing 767-338, returned to Perth after the crew felt engine vibration and heard popping sounds shortly after departure.

Incident Overview

On 12 November 2010, a Qantas Airways Boeing 767-338, registered VH-OGO, operated as flight QF768, a scheduled passenger service from Perth, Western Australia to Melbourne, New South Wales. Shortly after departure, the flight crew experienced an engine vibration and heard popping sounds from the #1 engine. The aircraft is powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 engines.

Crew Actions

The captain decided to reduce the #1 engine to idle power and subsequently requested a return to Perth. The aircraft landed without further incident.

Investigation

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the event under case number 201007904. Further information can be obtained from the ATSB.

12 Nov 2010: BOEING 767 338 — Qantas Airways Limited — Perth, Australia, Australia

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