An AirAsia flight (QZ545) from Perth to Denpasar (Bali) turned back to Perth shortly after takeoff on 24 August 2025 after the crew observed a plane abnormality. The aircraft circled to burn fuel and landed safely; all passengers and crew disembarked without injury. AirAsia has verified a preventative air turnback and a disquisition is underway.
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What happened — timeline of the incident
- Departure: Flight QZ545 departed Perth Airport at about 6: 30 pm original time on 24 Aug 2025.
- Problem detected: The crew noticed an abnormality in one machine shortly after takeoff; some passengers reported seeing dears and hearing loud popping noises from the machine.
- Decision to return: The flight executed a preventative air turnback and circled near Rottnest Island over the Indian Ocean to burn off fuel so the aircraft could land safely at a less weight.
- Landing: The Airbus A320 (enrollment PK- AXY, operating QZ545) landed safely back at Perth Airport at about 7:50 pm local time all 108 passengers and six crew disembarked with no injuries. Fire and emergency services met the aircraft on appearance.
AirAsia Flight – Airline Response
AirAsia issued a statement – the preventative air turnback and safe; the carrier said it’s cooperating with original authorities while conservation brigades check the aircraft. Passengers were rebooked onto alternate services.
Why the plane circled — a brief safety explanation
Flight Crew decided to circle to burn fuel before wharf when an issue occurs shortly after takeoff to reduce weight and risk. Turning back to the departure field is a standard, conservative safety response when a critical system shows abnormal signs. Aircraft are certified to fly safely on a single engine, but visible flame generally prompts immediate action. This is routine procedure and is intended to prioritise passenger safety.
What investigators will look at
- Investigators and the airline’s specialized team are likely to examine:
- Machine health- monitoring data and flight data information.
- Recent records for the airframe and machine
- Weather and bird-strike possibilities during departure.
- Crew actions and timeline from takeoff to landing.
These are standard lines of inquiry following engine anomalies. No final cause has been released.
Impact on passengers & trip advice
- Immediate impact Passengers were safely rebooked onto relief breakouts the coming morning. Emergency services and field operations handled the situation without injuries.
- If you’re booking on AirAsia flight Check your booking status via AirAsia’s website/ App. However, document charges and dispatches in case of compensation requests, If you endured the flight.
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