Sydney-bound Qantas passenger flight diverted after flames appear to be coming from plane
Qantas said the aircraft landed safely after a suspected engine issue, and passengers were offered support and alternate flights.
- On Saturday, Qantas Flight QF122 diverted to Christchurch after the crew reported a suspected engine issue shortly after departing Queenstown for Sydney. The aircraft landed safely.
- Queenstown resident Julian Noel heard loud thunderous booms while looking towards the Remarkables and witnessed flames ejecting from the aircraft as it gained height.
- Mark Venning, driving along Frankton, heard "like loud gunshots" and saw orange flames ejected from the left engine. Campbell reported approximately six or seven flame bursts as the aircraft flew overhead.
- Passengers disembarked in Christchurch without incident following the safe landing. Qantas said the airline is "contacting all customers to provide support" and will arrange accommodation and alternate flights to Sydney.
- Qantas emphasized its pilots are highly trained to manage such situations, confirming "One of our flights to Sydney experienced a suspected engine issue" and landed safely in Christchurch.
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A flight from Qantas between Queenstown and Sydney was diverted to Christchurch after passengers saw flames coming out of one of the engines. The incident caused moments of panic on board, with reports of screams and cabin lights flashing.
A Qantas Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Saturday afternoon, with its engine catching fire. Nothing happened to any of the passengers. The cause of the incident is still being investigated.
Sydney-bound Qantas Boeing 737 diverted after flames spotted from engine mid-flight
A Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney diverted to Christchurch after a suspected engine issue. Footage showed flames appearing from the aircraft's left engine shortly after take-off. Pilots managed the situation effectively, and the aircraft landed safely in Christchurch. Passengers experienced a distressing event and are receiving support and accommodation. The exact cause of the incident remains under investigation by authorities.
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