An Indonesia AirAsia flight departing for Denpasar returned to Perth after shutting down an engine on 24 August 2025.
Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ545, operated by an Airbus A320-200, had conducted a departure from runway 21 Perth Airport.
The aircraft was performing a scheduled service bound for Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Bali.
Indonesia AirAsia QZ545 Perth-Denpasar
Shortly after takeoff, one engine suffered a series of compressor stalls. Flight crew terminated the departure procedure and levelled off at 5000 feet.
Holding procedures were carried out off the coast of Perth, to facilitate fuel dumping procedures flight crew then initiated a precautionary return to Perth Airport.
The aircraft subsequently landed without further incident on runway 21, approximately one hour after its initial departure.
Flight & Aircraft Data
Flight data shows that flight QZ545 had made an on-time departure out of Perth Airport at 6:43 PM local time on 24 August.
Following the takeoff from runway 21, the climb procedure was terminated at 5000 feet before holding procedures were entered at that altitude.
Following fuel dumping to permit an early return landing, a direct return to the departure airport was carried out.
The aircraft conducting the QZ545 service to Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport was an Airbus A320-200, registered PK-AXY. This is a 12.8 year old narrow body aircraft belonging to the carrier Indonesia AirAsia.
It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in November 2012.
Relaunched in January 2005 as an associate of Malaysian AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia was renamed in December 2005 to align with the AirAsia brand.
The subsidiary carrier operates a fleet of 29 Airbus A320-200 aircraft, with 5 additional A320s on order.