The RAAF has resumed flying its fleet of Hawk lead-in fighter trainer aircraft after they were grounded on February 4 following an engine incident.

The aircraft were suspended from flying as a safety precaution after the pilot of a Hawk operating a routine training flight from RAAF Base Pearce “noticed an engine warning light”. According to a February 11 Defence statement “the pilot carried out the required emergency checklist actions and landed the aircraft safely at a nearby airfield”.

“As a safety precaution, Air Force immediately placed a temporary suspension on all Hawk 127 aircraft flying operations while an investigation occurred. The suspension was lifted today (February 11) and the Hawk 127 will return to normal flying operations.”

Start your very own aviation journey with Australian Aviation. Sign up today for as little as $49.95 and you’ll enjoy access to:

Exclusive digital content

Glossy, high quality printed magazines

Daily news updates delivered right to your inbox

Aviation podcasts where we delve deeper into the stories that matter

Our insightful monthly current affairs report

You can always rely on us to keep you in the know.

Join now and start enjoying all these benefits today.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

The RAAF has resumed flying its fleet of Hawk lead-in fighter trainer aircraft after they were grounded on February 4 following an engine incident.

The aircraft were suspended from flying as a safety precaution after the pilot of a Hawk operating a routine training flight from RAAF Base Pearce “noticed an engine warning light”. According to a February 11 Defence statement “the pilot carried out the required emergency checklist actions and landed the aircraft safely at a nearby airfield”.

“As a safety precaution, Air Force immediately placed a temporary suspension on all Hawk 127 aircraft flying operations while an investigation occurred. The suspension was lifted today (February 11) and the Hawk 127 will return to normal flying operations.”

Start your very own aviation journey with Australian Aviation. Sign up today for as little as $49.95 and you’ll enjoy access to:

Exclusive digital content

Glossy, high quality printed magazines

Daily news updates delivered right to your inbox

Aviation podcasts where we delve deeper into the stories that matter

Our insightful monthly current affairs report

You can always rely on us to keep you in the know.

Join now and start enjoying all these benefits today.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

The RAAF has resumed flying its fleet of Hawk lead-in fighter trainer aircraft after they were grounded on February 4 following an engine incident.

The aircraft were suspended from flying as a safety precaution after the pilot of a Hawk operating a routine training flight from RAAF Base Pearce “noticed an engine warning light”. According to a February 11 Defence statement “the pilot carried out the required emergency checklist actions and landed the aircraft safely at a nearby airfield”.

“As a safety precaution, Air Force immediately placed a temporary suspension on all Hawk 127 aircraft flying operations while an investigation occurred. The suspension was lifted today (February 11) and the Hawk 127 will return to normal flying operations.”

Start your very own aviation journey with Australian Aviation. Sign up today for as little as $49.95 and you’ll enjoy access to:

Exclusive digital content

Glossy, high quality printed magazines

Daily news updates delivered right to your inbox

Aviation podcasts where we delve deeper into the stories that matter

Our insightful monthly current affairs report

You can always rely on us to keep you in the know.

Join now and start enjoying all these benefits today.

SUBSCRIBE NOW