Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

An Alliance Airlines Embraer ERJ-190 on behalf of Qantas, registration VH-UZI performing flight QF-1972 from Adelaide,SA to Canberra,AC (Australia), was climbing out of Adelaide’s runway 23 when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet reporting smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft returned to Adelaide for a safe landing on runway 05 about 18 minutes after departure.

Qantas reported a technical issue shortly after takeoff.

Passengers reported they also saw smoke in the cabin.

A replacement Embraer ERJ-190 registration VH-UYU reached Canberra with a delay of about 2:20 hours.

The occurrence aircraft performed a test flight about 10 hours after landing back and returned to service.