Engine flames from Sydney-bound Qantas flight forces plane to be diverted

‘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 issue Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Liza-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...

Sep 6, 2026

Flames burst from Qantas plane engine after New Zealand takeoff

A terrifying moment unfolded aboard a Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney when flames erupted from its left engine.

Sep 6, 2026

Qantas plane diverted after suspected engine issue

Qantas plane bound for Sydney from Queenstown, New Zealand was diverted to Christchurch after flames appeared to sputter from the engine.

Sep 5, 2026

Sydney-bound Qantas flight diverted after flames appear spitting from engine

Flames burst from the Qantas plane engine after take-off from Queenstown, forcing an emergency landing.

Sep 5, 2026

Qantas plane diverted after suspected engine issue

A Qantas plane travelling from Queenstown to Sydney was diverted to Christchurch.

Sep 5, 2026

Engine flames from Sydney-bound Qantas flight forces plane to be diverted

The Sydney-bound Boeing aircraft left the alpine ski town of Queenstown in New Zealand just before 3:30pm before it had to be diverted to Christchurch.

Sep 5, 2026