A Qantas plane from Auckland has landed safely in Sydney after issuing a mayday call just over the Tasman Sea.
The aeroplane, which landed at its destination at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, experienced engine problems an hour away from Sydney Airport and reported the loss of one of its two engines.
“Qantas Flight 144, a 737 flying from Auckland to Sydney, experienced an issue with one of its engines about an hour from its destination,” Qantas said in a statement.
“While a mayday was initially issued, this has now been downgraded to a PAN (possible assistance needed).”
“We will share more information about this incident once the aircraft is on the ground and has been assessed by our engineers.”…