Wellington: A passenger plane taking off from Sydney, Australia, had to fly several laps before making a safe emergency landing due to an engine failure on Friday. As a result, a fire broke out on the runway itself. Qantas provided this information. Sydney Airport said in a statement that a grass fire broke out on one side of the runway at the same time. However, it is unclear whether the two incidents are related. After the fire, a stampede broke out among passengers and staff at the scene.
Airport officials said that after various efforts, the fire has been brought under control, but flights may be delayed. Qantas has not revealed how many passengers were on board the twin Boeing 737-800 aircraft bound for Brisbane when an engine failed and made a loud noise. There is no word yet on anyone being injured in the incident. Qantas chief pilot Captain Richard Tobiano said in a statement: “We know this must be an unsettling experience for passengers and we will be contacting all passengers this afternoon to offer assistance. “
The cause of the incident is not yet clear
Officials said the reason behind the incident was unclear at this time. We will also investigate the cause of the engine problem. Sydney Airport said its main runway remains operational. In a statement, the airport said the grass fire broke out along a parallel runway, which is being inspected before it can be used again. The airport said flight operations are expected to delays, and passengers are advised to check flight status with their airlines (AP).
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