Key Takeaways
- A tool was found in the left wing of a Qantas Airbus A380.
- The aircraft flew between Australia and the US before the discovery.
- An investigation has been launched by the ATSB.
Qantas Airbus A380 Flew Between Sydney and Dallas with Tool Inside Left Wing
Qantas Airbus A380 Investigation Launched After Foreign Object Found in Left Wing
An investigation has been launched by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) after a tool was discovered in the left wing of a Qantas Airbus A380-800 following flights between Australia and the US. The aircraft, registered VH-OQK, had flown two sectors prior to the discovery. As part of its investigation, the ATSB will interview involved parties, examine maintenance records, and collect relevant information. This is not the first time the ATSB has launched an investigation into Qantas following the discovery of a foreign object inside an aircraft.
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