JUST IN: Australian plane makes emergency landing after engine failure sparks runway fire
JUST IN: Australian plane makes emergency landing after engine failure sparks runway fire
8th November 2024
A passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, causing the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, Qantas reported on X.
Simultaneously, a grass fire ignited along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport.
It is unclear whether the two incidents were related. The fire has since been contained, though some flight delays are expected.