Qantas plane diverted in regional WA after reports of ‘minor mechanical issue’

A Qantas flight from Melbourne has been diverted over regional Western Australia after reports of a “minor mechanical issue”.

A Qantas flight from Melbourne has been diverted over regional Western Australia after a mechanical issue.

QF1050 departed Melbourne-Tullamarine airport shortly after 9am on Wednesday, but was diverted before reaching its destination of Broome in WA.

A Qantas flight was diverted en route to Broome. Picture: Flight Aware

The flight then continued on to Broome after about 40 minutes. Picture: Flight Aware

According to online tracker Flightaware, the Boeing 737-800 instead landed in Karratha, about 800km to the west, where it remained for about 40 minutes.

The plane recommenced its journey on to Broome International Airport about 1.20pm AWST, landing shortly after 2pm and without issue.

It is understood the aircraft was diverted after the pilots received notification of a potential minor mechanical issue.

Passengers were not required to disembark at Karratha and the pilots did not request an emergency landing.

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