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Unexpected Detour: Qantas Flight Rerouted to Military Base Due to Extreme Winds

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A Qantas flight bound for South Australia was forced to touch down at a Defence Force base last night after extreme winds forced pilots to abandon their landing at Adelaide Airport.

Strong winds, reaching speeds of up to 72 km/h near the airport, forced a commercial flight to make an unexpected landing at the Edinburgh Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base, located 25 kilometers north of Adelaide.

An Adelaide Airport spokesperson said it was the first time in recent history a commercial flight had been diverted to the RAAF base.
Gusts of up to 72km/h near the airport forced flight QF691 to divert to the Edinburgh RAAF base
Gusts of up to 72km/h near the airport forced flight QF691 to divert to the Edinburgh RAAF base. (9News)

The intense gusts resulted in a turbulent journey for those on board en route to the South Australian capital.

“It was horrendously bumpy, very bumpy,” recounted passenger Shayne Middleton.

Once safely on the ground, the flight encountered an additional, unforeseen challenge.

A woman in her 30s experienced a medical emergency and was subsequently taken to Lyell McEwin Hospital, where she remained in stable condition.

Others remained on board until the flight was back in the air just before 8pm.
After another 15 minutes in the air and a turbulent descent to Adelaide Airport the trip was finally over.
Several other domestic arrivals were delayed due to strong winds, and the diverted aircraft’s return flight to Melbourne was cancelled.

The airline apologised to passengers for any inconvenience.

When asked if the plane had issues with its fuel reserves, Qantas said the flight had sufficient fuel to travel between Melbourne and Adelaide.

“Instead of circling for an extended time over Adelaide due to weather, the pilot made the decision to refuel at Edinburgh,” the spokesperson said.

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