A “mayday alert” has been issued on a flight between Auckland and Sydney

A “mayday alert” has been issued for Qantas Flight QF144 from Auckland to Sydney. A mayday alert indicates an aircraft is in “grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance”.

There are several reports of an engine failure. A spokesperson for NSW Ambulance said no injuries have been reported and that emergency crews are on standby “as a precaution”.

The flight is expected to land safely in Sydney at 3:30pm.

You have read 0 articles this year.

Your contribution ensures The Daily Aus can continue doing the work you love.

Contribute

Close X

I want to give $10 monthly to help TDA keep doing the news.

MonthlySingle

$5$10$15$50

Other

Your details:

Contribute $10 Monthly

Qantas statement

“Qantas Flight 144, a 737 flying from Auckland to Sydney, experienced an issue with one of its engines… While a mayday was initially issued, this was downgraded to a PAN. The aircraft landed safely… the 145 passengers onboard disembarked the aircraft normally.”