Qantas flight declares emergency after reports of fire onboard

Friday 26 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4:09pm

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A Qantas flight from Sydney landed safely at Auckland International Airport on Friday morning after the pilot declared a mayday. The emergency was triggered by reports of fire or smoke from the cargo hold, prompting a large response from rescue vehicles and emergency services.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 26 Sep 2025, 12:00pm

   Auckland International Airport emergency unfolding after Qantas flight from Australia lands (opens in new tab)

   • Auckland Airport emergency: Passengers describe rough landing after Qantas mayday call (opens in new tab) Fri 26 Sep 2025, 2:31pm
2. StuffFri 26 Sep 2025, 12:08pm

   ‘Mayday’: pilot declares as Qantas flight prepares to land at Auckland Airport reports of fire onboard (opens in new tab)

   • ‘A bit scary’: What happened onboard the Qantas flight after the mayday call (opens in new tab) Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4:09pm
3. RNZFri 26 Sep 2025, 12:44pm

   Fire reported on Qantas flight before landing at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 26 Sep 2025, 1:04pm

   'Fire on board' Qantas flight over Tasman (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsFri 26 Sep 2025, 1:07pm

   'Mayday' declared, Qantas flight lands safely at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)