An engine failure on a passenger airplane taking off from Sydney, Australia on Friday (November 8, 2024) prompted the plane to circle earlier than a protected emergency touchdown, the airline Qantas stated.
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On the similar time, a grass hearth broke out alongside one facet of a runway, Sydney Airport stated in a press release. It was not identified if the 2 occasions had been linked. The fireplace has been introduced beneath management, however flight delays are anticipated.
Qantas didn’t say what number of passengers had been on board the dual jet Boeing 737-800 certain for Brisbane when the engine failed with a loud bang. No accidents had been reported.
“We perceive this could have been a distressing expertise for patrons and we will likely be contacting all clients this afternoon to offer assist,” Qantas Chief Pilot Captain Richard Tobiano stated in a press release. “We may also be conducting an investigation into what triggered the engine concern.”
Sydney Airport stated its foremost runway was nonetheless in service. The grass hearth broke out alongside the facet of a parallel runway which was being inspected earlier than it could possibly be used once more, the airport stated in a press release.
It stated delays had been anticipated and suggested vacationers to test their flight’s standing with the airline.
Plane flies for 20 minutes above the airport
Mark Willacy, an Australian Broadcasting Corp. reporter, advised the information outlet that an off-duty pilot who was a passenger on the airplane had helped the Qantas pilot throughout the emergency touchdown.
A flight monitoring web site exhibits the plane was airborne for about 20 minutes, flying in circles above the airport.
Revealed – November 08, 2024 01:21 pm IST
