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Qantas Johannesburg-Sydney Flight Loses Engine


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Contact photographer Johan Knijn

What: Qantas Boeing 747-400 en route from Johannesburg South Africa to Sydney
Where: Johannesburg
When: Jul 15th 2011
Why: While en route, the plane developed engine problems with engine 3. Passengers reported hearing a bang before the captain announced returning to Johannesburg.

The pilot dumped fuel and returned to Johannesburg, where he made a safe landing. A replacement flight was provided, delaying the flight by a day.

On board was the SA Springbok Rugby team.

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