Created Tuesday, Aug 19th 2025 13:43Z, last updated Tuesday, Aug 19th 2025 13:43Z
A Link Airways Saab 340B, registration VH-VEF performing flight FC-9711 from Sunshine Coast,QL to Theodore,QL (Australia), was climbing out of Sunshine Coast's runway 31 when the crew stopped the climb at about 6000 feet and decided to return to Sunshine Coast due to an engine (CT7) fire. The aircraft landed safely back on runway 31 about 15 minutes after departure and stopped on the runway.
The runway was closed for about 30 minutes.
The airport reported the aircraft landed safely, all on board disembarked safely.
Queensland emergency services reported they needed to assess about 20-30 passengers, one passenger was transported to a hospital with chest pain.
