Summary
The ATSB is investigating an unstable approach involving a Jetstar Airways Airbus A320, registration VH-VQL, at Hervey Bay Airport, Queensland, on 11 August 2025.
The aircraft was operating as Jetstar flight JQ890, scheduled from Sydney, New South Wales, to Hervey Bay, Queensland.
During approach to runway 11 the approach became unstable.
The final report has been drafted and is undergoing internal review to ensure the report adequately and accurately reflects the evidence collected, analysis, and agreed findings.
The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AO-2025-050 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/08/2025 |
| Location | Hervey Bay Airport |
| State | Queensland |
| Report status | Pending |
| Anticipated completion | Q2 2026 |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation phase | Final report: Internal review |
| Investigation status | Active |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Unstable approach |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
|---|---|
| Model | A320-232 |
| Registration | VH-VQL |
| Serial number | 2624 |
| Aircraft operator | Jetstar Airways Pty Limited |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes |
| Departure point | Sydney Airport, New South Wales |
| Destination | Hervey Bay Airport, Queensland |
| Damage | Nil |