smh.com.au
• Chris Zappone
Vape device ignites aboard Virgin Australia Flight VA328 (BNE–MEL); PAN call prompts emergency response
A vape device ignited aboard Virgin Australia Flight VA328 from Brisbane to Melbourne during descent, prompting the crew to declare a PAN and summon emergency services on the ground at Melbourne. The Boeing 737 aborted its approach and carried out an emergency landing, triggering an on‑field response.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
Vape Device Ignites Onboard Virgin Australia Flight to Melbourne, Triggers Emergency Response
Simple Flying
• Josh Eyre
