Perth Airport Urgent Maintenance Following Qantas Takeoff Incident

Perth Airport Urgent Maintenance

Social media users are debating who is to blame after a Qantas aircraft tore up part of the runway at Perth Airport during takeoff. A video posted to X shows a section of the tarmac being blown backwards after a Qantas aircraft moved over it during takeoff around midday on Sunday, September 15.

Details of the Incident

• A Perth Airport spokesperson confirmed pavement damage was identified on the airport's main runway following an aircraft departure.
• Urgent maintenance was required to address the damage.
• Most flights continued safely, with only one freight service diverted to Adelaide.

Social Media Reaction

The footage on X, originally captured by YPPH Plane Guy, sparked discussions online. Some users questioned whether the blame was on Qantas or the airport’s maintenance practices.

• Alex stated: "Drama at Perth Airport this afternoon as a Qantas A330 rips up part of the newly relaid section of runway 03."
• Peter remarked: "Why is it the fault of the aircraft? Poor airport maintenance is the culprit."
• Saw Travel expressed disbelief, saying: "I can't believe the runway would break under wind pressure."
• Tumbril commented: "Framed like it was Qantas' fault. If the runway can't take the heat and blast, that's the airport's fault."

With maintenance completing around 1am on Monday, September 16, the Cross Runway remained operational.