Qantas plane lands safely in Chch after flames seen from engine on takeoff
A Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney was diverted to Christchurch after flames were observed coming from an engine shortly after takeoff. All passengers landed safely, and the airline is providing support to those affected.
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<p>A Qantas plane has landed safely in Christchurch after a "suspected engine issue" saw flames appear to burst from the aircraft shortly after takeoff from Queenstown this afternoon.</p> <p>Flight QF122 was travelling from Queenstown to Sydney when it was diverted to Christchurch.</p> <p>The service had been scheduled to take off from Queenstown at 3.35pm and arrive in Sydney at 4.50pm (local time). </p> <p>Footage captured by 1News showed bursts of flames appearing from the aircraft's left engine as it climbed skyward away from Queenstown Airport.
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