REX Diversion to Orange

[Greg Hyde]

While ZRJ was operating Flt936 to Broken Hill via Mildura diverted to Orange after excessive fuel indicated in cockpit.

Both shown on Sydney TEN & Ch7 News.

[Yusef D]

Excessive fuel?

[Greg Hyde]

Sorry Yusef,

Excessive fuel usage.

They suspected a fuel leak.

[Robert.M]

Think there is a bit of media hysteria. When you have a fuel smell (along with the 'reported' possible indication of excessive fuel usage), emergency services would be on hand. Seen many flights divert to Wagga for many reasons but today must be a very slow news day.

Will be interesting to get the summary of the facts from the ATSB.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/video/watch/25972177/rex-plane-makes-emergency-landing/

[Zac M]

hysteria in the media? no way!

[Robert.M]

From reports I've seen is that it was an indication, so far no word if the ATSB will investigate.

Though another incident that was more concerning was the bird strike at Moruya.
During the landing at Moruya, the aircraft struck multiple galahs. The crew conducted an inspection and the aircraft subsequently departed for Merimbula. On descent into Merimbula, the crew detected abnormal vibrations through the flight controls. After landing it was determined that a section of propeller was missing.
The investigation is continuing.
http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2015/aair/ao-2015-007.aspx