QantasLink Flight 1737
VH-VQI, the Boeing 717 involved after being re-registered as VH-NXN. | |
| Hijacking | |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 May 2003 |
| Summary | Attempted Hijacking |
| Site |
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| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 717-200 |
| Operator | Impulse Airlines, QantasLink |
| Registration | VH-VQI |
| Flight origin | Melbourne Airport |
| Destination | Launceston Airport |
| Occupants | 53 |
| Passengers | 47 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 4 |
| Survivors | 53 |
QantasLink Flight 1737 was an afternoon Australian domestic flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston Airport, which was subject to an attempted hijacking on 29 May 2003. It was the first attempted hijacking since the September 11 attacks.