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Pressurization problem on Qantas Boeing 737-800 from Adelaide to Canberra; diversion to Melbourne

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On 5 March, a Qantas Boeing 737-800 operating flight QF706 from Adelaide to Canberra was flying at 25,000 feet when suddenly the oxygen masks dropped after a problem with the pressurization. Shortly after, the aircraft made a rapid descend. The pilots decided to divert to Melbourne.

The belated aircraft is still on the ground at Melbourne at moment of writing.

This post was published on 6 March 2019 20:34

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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