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

The Guardian UK Sunday 06 September 2026, 07:32 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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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.

Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issue

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.

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