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Jetstar Plane Makes Emergency Landing at RAAF Base Williamtown

JetstarJetstar flight JQ 413 had to make an emergency landing at the Royal Australian Air Force base in Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia, on the afternoon of June 22.

The pilot declared emergency after the crew reported a bizarre smell in the aircraft’s cabin. The flight was en-route from Gold Coast, Queensland to Sydney at the time.

All 190 passengers aboard remained unharmed and were taken to Sydney by buses.

The plane was taken for inspection. Authorities believe it was cigarette smoke coming out of toilet.

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