Emirates Flight Bound for Dubai Forced Back to Adelaide

Emirates flight engine drama unfolds over Aussie outback

The flight, bound for Dubai, was forced to turn back to Adelaide on just one engine.

Emirates flight bound for Dubai forced back to Adelaide

Passengers on an Emirates flight bound for Dubai have endured a frightening mid-air disruption after pilots were forced to shut down an engine and turn back to Adelaide.

Engine fire forces Emirates flight to return Adelaide after take-off

Flight EK441 left Adelaide Airport at 10.29pm on Monday and was in the air for approximately an hour and 40 minutes.

Dubai-bound Emirates flight forced to turn back to Adelaide Airport

The plane took off from Adelaide Airport at 10:35pm on Monday but pilots were forced to turn around before reaching the West Australian border.