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Flames and loud bangs reported as Qantas jet leaves Queenstown

From NZ Herald · () English

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  • Witnesses reported flames coming from the engine of a Qantas jet departing Queenstown and heard loud bangs.
  • The aircraft later landed safely in Christchurch, a Qantas spokesperson said.

Witnesses said flames shot from the engine of a Qantas jet as it flew out of Queenstown, while loud bangs were heard from the aircraft.

The flight departed the resort town at about 4 p.m. and later landed safely in Christchurch, a Qantas spokesperson said.

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