Summary
The ATSB is investigating an engine failure during take-off involving a Rex Airlines Saab 340, VH-ZPN, at Adelaide Airport on 8 October 2025.
During take-off, the crew received abnormal left engine indications and rejected the take-off. During the rejected take-off, the left engine failed.
The evidence collection phase of the investigation involved interviewing involved parties, examination of maintenance records, retrieving and reviewing recorded data, examining any recovered components, and the collection of other relevant information.
The ATSB has now commenced the examination and analysis of the initial evidence collected.
A 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-2025-060 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/10/2025 |
| Location | Adelaide Airport |
| State | South Australia |
| Report status | Pending |
| Anticipated completion | Q2 2026 |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation phase | Evidence collection |
| Investigation status | Active |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Engine failure or malfunction |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Saab Aircraft Co. |
|---|---|
| Model | 340B |
| Registration | VH-ZPN |
| Serial number | 340B-384 |
| Aircraft operator | Regional Express |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Operation type | Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes |
| Departure point | Adelaide Airport, South Australia |
| Destination | Broken Hill Airport, New South Wales |
| Damage | Minor |