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Date:
Saturday 5 September 2026
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Boeing 737-800
Owner/Operator:
Qantas
Registration:
VH-VZQ
MSN:
Not specified
Year of Manufacture:
Not specified
Engine Model:
Not specified
Fatalities:
Not specified / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
Not specified
Aircraft Damage:
Not specified
Category:
Incident
Location:
Near Queenstown, Otago – New Zealand
Phase:
After take-off
Nature:
Passenger flight
Departure Airport:
Queenstown Airport, New Zealand (ZQN/NZQN)
Destination Airport:
Sydney Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)
Diversion Airport:
Christchurch Airport, New Zealand (CHC/NZCH)
Investigating Agency:
New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority reviewed the cause; no TAIC or ATSB inquiry opened
Circumstances:
On 5 September 2026, Qantas flight QF122 departed Queenstown for Sydney in Boeing 737-800 VH-VZQ. Shortly after take-off, the flight experienced what Qantas described as a suspected engine issue and diverted to Christchurch, where it landed safely. Qantas said both engines continued to operate and that no engine shutdown or failure occurred. The New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority later said the cause had not been confirmed. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission decided not to open an inquiry, and the ATSB did not investigate.
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.