On Friday, a passenger aircraft operated by Qantas experienced engine failure shortly after taking off from Sydney, Australia. The Boeing 737-800, which was en route to Brisbane, had to circle the airport before successfully executing an emergency landing.
During this incident, Sydney Airport reported that a grass fire broke out alongside one of the runways. While the relationship between the two occurrences remains undetermined, the fire has since been controlled. However, travelers can expect some flight delays as a result.
Qantas did not disclose the number of passengers on board when the engine malfunction occurred with a loud noise. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Qantas Chief Pilot Captain Richard Tobiano acknowledged the stressful nature of the situation for passengers and assured that all passengers would be contacted later in the day for support. He also mentioned that an investigation would be launched to determine the cause of the engine failure.
According to information provided by Sydney Airport, its main runway is operational, but the parallel runway where the grass fire occurred is undergoing inspections before being reopened. Passengers are encouraged to check their flight status with their respective airlines.
