PERTH- A Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Singapore (SIN) made an emergency landing in Perth (PER) due to an engine issue on July 7, 2025. The Airbus A350 experienced a low-pressure warning on engine 1, leading to a controlled engine shutdown.
The crew followed standard safety protocols and opted to divert to Perth (PER), prioritizing the availability of engineering assistance and operational logistics over other nearby alternatives like Darwin (DRW) or Broome (BME).
Flight SQ256, utilizing a 5.5-year-old Airbus A350-900, registered as 9V-SHM, was on its way from Brisbane (BNE) to Singapore (SIN) when the flight crew received the low-pressure alert related to engine 1.
While the exact cause of the alert—fuel, hydraulic, or oil pressure—remains unverified, the engine was shut down in line with standard operating measures.
Despite the proximity to alternative landing spots like Broome (BME), Darwin (DRW), and Denpasar (DPS), the pilots decided on Perth (PER), situated roughly 1,040 miles from the aircraft’s position at the time of the incident.
This choice is thought to be influenced by Perth’s better maintenance services and preparedness for handling widebody aircraft such as the A350.
Diverting to Perth allowed for a more streamlined transfer process for the passengers and ensured that the aircraft received prompt engineering support.
Following the diversion, a replacement Airbus A350 (registered as 9V-SHP) was dispatched to Perth (PER) as flight SQ9225.
The replacement aircraft took off as flight SQ9224 at 4:40 p.m. local time on July 8 and is projected to reach Singapore around 9:40 p.m. the same day.
During their time in Perth, passengers were provided with meals and beverages. A spokesperson for Singapore Airlines assured, “We are extending all necessary support to affected passengers, encompassing rebooking of connecting flights and accommodations in Singapore if required.”
The airline also expressed regret, stating, “Singapore Airlines sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused.”
ACARS Message
ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System) message:
Flight Information:
- Flight: SQ246
- Aircraft Type: Airbus A359
- Registration: 9V-SHM
- ICAO: 76CD0D
- Route: Originally from Brisbane (YBN) to Singapore (SIN), diverted to Perth (PER)
Incident Details:
- Issue: Engine 1 low-pressure indication, leading to engine shutdown as per ECAM (Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor) procedures.
- Time: Initial message logged at 2025-07-07 17:53:13 UTC, with subsequent updates.
- Status: Aircraft was considering diversion to YPDN (possibly an error or alternate code, likely meant as PER), and later confirmed diversion to Perth.
Operational Response:
- Acknowledgment: Downlink received and acknowledged by the ground system.
- Action: Aircraft will be AOG (Aircraft on Ground) in Perth. A new technical crew and cabin crew will be assigned to the relief flight.
- ETA: Current estimated time of arrival in Perth is 20:55Z (Zulu time).
A similar incident occurred with a Singapore Airlines (SQ) Airbus A380 flight returning to Sydney (SYD) shortly after takeoff on April 7, 2024, due to a technical fault.
Flight SQ232, heading to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), successfully landed back in Sydney just over an hour after its scheduled 11:00 a.m. departure, with the aircraft safely on the ground at 12:42 p.m. local time.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) confirmed that its Airbus A380-841, registered 9V-SKM, encountered a technical issue mid-flight, leading the crew to return to Sydney (SYD). After thorough inspections and resolution of the issue, the flight resumed at 4:19 p.m. and arrived in Singapore at 10:24 p.m. the same day.
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Based on an article from aviationa2z.com: https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/07/09/singapore-airlines-a350-emergency-landing-at-perth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=singapore-airlines-a350-emergency-landing-at-perth
