Singapore-bound flight lands safely in Rockhampton after cabin smoke

A Singapore Airlines flight from Brisbane to Singapore made an emergency landing at Rockhampton Airport on November 11 after smoke was reported in the cabin. The aircraft landed safely shortly after 4pm, with no injuries reported.

Emergency services, including paramedics and fire crews, attended the airport. Passengers described smoke filling the cabin and screens going black after the aircraft had departed Brisbane.

A group of schoolchildren travelling on an excursion were among those on board. After landing, passengers waited in an internal airport lounge while arrangements were made for their onward travel.

The airline said it was investigating the cause of the smoke. It said customers were being given assistance, including refreshments, a relief flight and changes to onward bookings where required. The cause had not been established in the initial report.