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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Qantas passengers describe panic as engine appears to emit fire mid-air

The Qantas flight was bound for Sydney, but was forced to make a landing in Christchurch - (Getty Images)

Passengers on a Qantas flight described the terrifying moment when their plane’s engine appeared to emit fire mid-air, forcing crew to make an unexpected landing.

Flight QF122 departed Queenstown in New Zealand on Saturday at 4.05pm for a routine flight to Sydney that usually lasts three hours.

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