- A Qantas Boeing 737 flight from Queenstown to Sydney was forced to make an unexpected landing in Christchurch following a suspected engine issue.
- Passengers on board flight QF122 reported seeing flames coming from the left-hand engine and experiencing severe turbulence shortly after take-off.
- The pilot safely landed the aircraft in Christchurch around an hour after departure, with the plane met by emergency services on the runway.
- It has been reported that the diversion was not classified as an emergency and that both engines were operational upon landing.
- Passengers were provided with hotel accommodation in Christchurch and rebooked on flights to Sydney for the following day while engineers inspected the aircraft.
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