Sydney Airport mayday call: Qantas flight forced to make an emergency landing due to mechanical issue
A Qantas flight, operated by another airline, has been forced to issue a mayday call and request an emergency landing after the aircraft suffered a serious mechanical issue.
Air Services Australia received a call at 3.30am on Tuesday morning, reporting a mechanical issue, before instructing pilots to issue a mayday call.
Qantas flight QF7228 issued the mayday call before approaching Sydney Airport to attempt an emergency landing.
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The plane touched down safely, and thankfully there were no injuries reported.
Due to the timing of the mechanical issue, at 3.30am when Sydney Airport has a curfew, pilots were instructed by Air Services Australia to declare a ‘mayday’ allowing them to land.
Sydney Airport confirming the landing occurred without incident, and emergency services were on standby but not required.
The aircraft has now departed on its next trip.
