Boeing 737 altitude deviation near Canberra

No fatalities • Canberra, Australia

A Qantas Airways Limited Boeing 737 descended below its assigned altitude and the minimum safe altitude near Canberra.

What happened

On October 17, 2012, at approximately 2045 local time, a Boeing 737-838, registration VH-VXB, operated by Qantas Airways Limited, descended below its assigned altitude. During this descent, the aircraft also went below the minimum safe altitude for the specific area of operation. Air traffic control received a minimum safe altitude warning during the event.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Oct 2012 BOEING 737 838 accident near Canberra, Australia?

A Qantas Airways Limited Boeing 737 descended below its assigned altitude and the minimum safe altitude near Canberra.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Oct 2012 BOEING 737 838 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Oct 2012 involved a BOEING 737 838, operated by QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED, at Canberra, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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