Qantas Boeing Diverts After Engine Fire in New Zealand
A Qantas Boeing 737-800 suffered a suspected engine issue during takeoff from Queenstown, New Zealand, yesterday. The jet was heading to Sydney when flames burst from one of its engines, forcing it to divert to Christchurch.
The flight landed safely around 50 minutes after takeoff with no reported casualties.
Qantas described the incident as a 'suspected engine issue.'