Air crash averted as Australian plane suffers engine failure

Air crash averted as Australian plane suffers engine failure 

A major air crash was averted on Friday after an Australian passenger plane suffered an engine failure.

The plane departing from Sydney, Australia, had experienced engine failure, causing the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, according to a post by Qantas on X.

Another report from Sydney Airport said a grass fire also ignited along one side of the runway but it was unclear whether the two incidents were related.

The fire had since reportedly been contained, though some flight delays were experienced.

Qantas did not disclose the number of passengers on board the twin-engine Boeing 737-800, which was bound for Brisbane, when the engine failed with a loud bang.

It also said there were no injuries from the incident.

“We understand this would have been a distressing experience for customers, and we will be contacting all customers this afternoon to provide support,” stated Qantas Chief Pilot, Captain Richard Tobiano.

“We will also be conducting an investigation into the cause of the engine issue.”