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‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers

Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiza-Jayne Loch was returning home from a business trip to New Zealand when her Qantas flight ran into trouble.The plane was climbing above the scenic South Island’s mountain ranges on Saturday afternoon, bound for Sydney, when a bang shook t

Published Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 07:32
‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers
Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiza-Jayne Loch was returning home from a business trip to New Zealand when her Qantas flight ran into trouble.The plane was climbing above the scenic South Island’s mountain ranges on Saturday afternoon, bound for Sydney, when a bang shook the cabin. Continue reading...

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