A large fire broke out on a plane on the runway at Sydney Airport (symbolic photo)
Wellington: Due to engine failure on Friday, a passenger plane taking off from Sydney, Australia, had to make several loops before making a safe emergency landing. Due to this, a large fire broke out on the runway itself. The Qantas airline gave this information. Sydney Airport said in a statement that at the same time the grass on one side of the runway caught fire. However, it is not known whether the two incidents are related or not. After the fire, a stampede occurred between passengers and staff at the scene.
According to airport officials, the fire has been brought under control after many efforts, but there is a possibility of flight delays. Qantas airline did not reveal how many passengers were on board the twin-engine Boeing 737-800 bound for Brisbane when its engine failed with a loud bang. There are no reports of any injuries in the incident. “We understand this must have been a disruptive experience for customers and we will be contacting all customers this afternoon to provide assistance,” Captain Richard Tobiano, Qantas chief pilot, said in a statement.
The reason for the incident is still unknown.
Authorities said the motive for the incident is not yet known. We will also investigate the cause of the engine problem.” Sydney Airport said its main runway was still operational. The grass fire occurred along the parallel runway, which is being inspected before being put back into use, the airport said in a statement. The airport said delays in flight operations are expected and passengers have been advised to check their flight status with the airline. (AP)
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