Qantas Jet Forced to Divert After Flames Seen in the Engine

Qantas flight diverted after suspected engine issue sparks mid-air scare

The plane had just left Queenstown when the problem arose.

Qantas plane diverted after suspected engine issue

A Qantas plane travelling from Queenstown to Sydney was diverted to Christchurch.

‘Flames shooting out of the engine’: Qantas flight from Queenstown diverts after mid-air explosion

‘Flames shooting out of the engine’: Qantas flight from Queenstown diverts after mid-air explosion

Qantas jet forced to divert after flames seen in the engine

Flight QF122 took off from Queenstown, New Zealand, at 3.25pm on Saturday but was quickly diverted.

Qantas flight diverted after flames seen from engine

Queenstown residents said they heard loud bands and saw flames coming from a plane which diverted to Christchurch.