Looks like QFs first write-off has finally occured!
there might be a common misunderstanding about QF´s "legendary" safety record...Qantas is
not free of write-off accidents, even decades ago, but it happened.
a little reminder (the 744 @ BKK did in fact fly again):
http://aviation-safety.net/database/...e.php?var=4842
and thats by far not all. QF lost lots of flying boats in the 40s, some of them including fatalities. maybe someone is coming up with more detailed facts..