A Qantas flight to Brisbane had to divert back to Sydney after officials reported a suspected engine failure shortly after take-off, confirming a safe landing before 1 p.m.
The incident coincided with a grass fire near the airport's runway; investigations are ongoing to determine any possible connection between the two events.
Qantas confirmed that a preliminary inspection showed the plane experienced a 'contained engine failure', impacting the operations as passengers were rebooked on different flights.
As of June 30, Qantas has a fleet of 347 aircraft, including 75 Boeing 737-800 models, which are subjected to rigorous inspections following incidents.
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