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Qantas Flight Diverted to Christchurch After 'Engine Issue'
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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Flames erupted from the engine of a Qantas flight bound for Sydney shortly after takeoff, forcing the pilots to abort the flight.
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