A terrifying moment unfolded aboard a Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney when flames erupted from its left engine.
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SUN · 2026-09-06 · 05:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0906-109627
NSR-2026-0906-109627News Report·EN·Human Interest
Flames burst from Qantas plane engine after New Zealand takeoff
A Qantas flight traveling from Queenstown to Sydney experienced a significant incident shortly after takeoff. Flames were observed erupting from the aircraft's left engine.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-09-06 · 05:02 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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A Qantas flight traveling from Queenstown to Sydney experienced a significant incident shortly after takeoff. Flames were observed erupting from the aircraft's left engine. The article states this occurred during a terrifying moment for those aboard the flight. No further details regarding the cause of the engine issue or the immediate actions taken by the crew are provided in the content.
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The event was described as a 'terrifying moment'.
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The Qantas flight was en route from Queenstown to Sydney.
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Flames erupted from the left engine of a Qantas flight.
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