VH-VQL · A320
Airbus Industrie A320-232 · built 2006
Register facts: CASA Register of Civil Aircraft (open data, file dated October 1, 2026).
Usually based at MEL
Most frequent routes
- ADL → MEL7%
- MEL → ADL6%
- ADL → SYD6%
- MEL → OOL6%
- OOL → MEL6%
- SYD → MEL6%
- MEL → SYD6%
- MCY → MEL4%
- MEL → MCY4%
- SYD → ADL4%
Last seen
Safety history
- August 11, 2025Accident
The flight crew selected DIR TO (direct to) the initial approach fix into the flight management guidance system near top of descent which, due to a known software issue not remembered by the flight crew at the time, almost certainly resulted in erroneous vertical guidance being computed. Full accident record
- May 9, 2018Accident
These findings should not be read as apportioning blame or liability to any particular organisation or individual. While descending through 1,800 ft, the crew inadvertently activated open climb mode with the selection of the assigned altitude selector to 3,000 ft. Full accident record
- June 1, 2010Accident
Airbus A320