AO-2024-061IncidentUnder Investigation

Rejected take-off — Boeing 737 MAX 8, Melbourne Airport

Date2 December 2024
LocationMelbourne Airport, VIC
AircraftVH-TJA
TypeBoeing 737 MAX 8
SourceAustralian Transport Safety Bureau

Summary

A Jetstar Boeing 737 MAX 8 rejected a take-off from Melbourne Airport at approximately 110 knots following activation of a Master Caution warning associated with the engine anti-ice system. The aircraft exited runway 27 on the high-speed taxiway and taxied to the gate. All 177 passengers and 6 crew were uninjured.

Investigation Findings (4)

  1. 01Investigation is in progress.
  2. 02Preliminary data indicates a spurious engine anti-ice sensor alert; the engine was confirmed serviceable.
  3. 03Boeing and CFM International have been notified and are cooperating with the investigation.
  4. 04Jetstar has confirmed the aircraft returned to service following engineering inspection.

Aircraft Involved

VH-TJA

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Jetstar Airways

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This report is based on publicly available ATSB/CASA data and may not reflect the complete investigation findings. Refer to the official ATSB website for authoritative reports.