AO-2024-061IncidentUnder Investigation
Rejected take-off — Boeing 737 MAX 8, Melbourne Airport
| Date | 2 December 2024 |
| Location | Melbourne Airport, VIC |
| Aircraft | VH-TJA |
| Type | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Source | Australian 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)
- 01Investigation is in progress.
- 02Preliminary data indicates a spurious engine anti-ice sensor alert; the engine was confirmed serviceable.
- 03Boeing and CFM International have been notified and are cooperating with the investigation.
- 04Jetstar has confirmed the aircraft returned to service following engineering inspection.
Aircraft Involved
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.