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Terror on Perth-bound Qantas flight as engine catches fire

Passengers were evacuated safely and Qantas arranged overnight accommodation before rebooking them on the next available flight, the airline said.

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Terrified passengers watched flames erupt from a Qantas engine as their Perth-bound plane took off from Karratha Airport at the weekend.

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Terror on Perth-bound Qantas flight as engine catches fire

Terrified passengers watched flames erupt from a Qantas engine as their Perth-bound plane took off from Karratha Airport at the weekend.

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PerthNow broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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