Cabin smoke prompts Singapore Airlines diversion to Rockhampton
Flight SQ236 from Brisbane to Singapore diverted to Rockhampton after smoke was detected in the cabin; all passengers disembarked safely.
A Singapore Airlines plane flying from Brisbane to Singapore made an emergency landing at Rockhampton Airport on Wednesday. Smoke was detected in the cabin.
The aircraft touched down at 4.09pm AEST without incident and all passengers left the plane normally. The airline is investigating the cause of the smoke.
Passengers were given refreshments and help booking new flights and arranging onward travel. Rockhampton Airport is about 512 kilometres north-west of Brisbane.
- SQ236
- Flight
- 4.09pm AEST
- Landing time
- 512 kilometres northwest
- Distance to Brisbane
- Airbus A350
- Aircraft type
Why it mattersWhen smoke appears in a cabin, airlines must land quickly and safely. This landing and the passenger support that followed shows the system working.
AustraliaPassengers on Brisbane-Singapore route experienced disruption; another flight was arranged to complete their journey.
Corroborated byABC News
