An Australian detained over a Bali flight hijack scare has been released without charge. Source: AAP
AN Australian man who caused a hijacking scare has left Bali, but faces further police questioning when he arrives in Brisbane.
Matt Christopher Lockley, 28, was arrested on arrival in Bali three days ago.
The Queensland plumber says he had a panic attack aboard his Virgin Australia flight on Friday and mistook the plane's cockpit door for the toilet door.
His banging on the door caused the pilots to trigger an "unlawful interference" alert that put the Indonesian air force and police on notice for a hijacker on arrival.
After spending one day in hospital and another assisting police, he was released without charge late on Sunday.
Mr Lockley didn't answer reporters' questions, saying only that Indonesian authorities had been very helpful.
"I made an accident by knocking on the cockpit door," he said.
"I want to say thank you to the Indonesian police and authorities.
"They only followed procedures and they have provided me with a lot of care and support and I'm grateful for everything they've done."
It was thought Mr Lockley was drunk when he caused the scare on Friday and others described him as aggressive and paranoid.
He denies being drunk, telling police he had consumed only Panadol, Voltaren and Coca Cola before the flight.
Mr Lockley flew home on a Virgin Australia flight on Monday afternoon and didn't comment to reporters at the airport.
He shook hands and thanked immigration and consular staff who were there to ensure he boarded flight VA44.
On arrival at Brisbane airport on Monday night, he will be met by Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers investigating what, if any, offences may have occurred on the flight.
"Following evaluation of available evidence, the AFP will be in a position to determine what further action may be taken," a spokesman said.
Indonesian police say Mr Lockley came to Bali looking for his Indonesian wife, whom he hasn't seen in weeks.
They allowed him to rest in hospital following his arrest, describing his state as confused and exhausted. He was visited by friends and Australian consular staff.
Indonesian officials say they are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the sending of the hijack signal and how it was responded to.
Virgin Australia says international protocols require the crew to send an "unlawful interference code" when someone tries to enter the cockpit unlawfully.
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