Engine failure forces MH148 to make emergency landing

A Malaysian Airlines (MAS) plane made an emergency landing at Melbourne airport following engine failure shortly after take-off.

The MH148, bound to Kuala Lumpur, appeared to circle the airport a number of times before landing.

There were 300 people onboard the plane, MAS said in a statement.

#MH148 landed safely after fire in starboard engine, per Melbourne FD. Fire out, all safe. http://t.co/feQR7elKQp pic.twitter.com/kn0UUOxXPM
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 12, 2015

The matter was confirmed by MAS who said the aircraft is being grounded for investigation.

MH148 MEL-KUL made an air-turn back and landed uneventfully. The aircraft is being grounded for investigation. More details to follow.
— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) June 12, 2015

[MH148] Preliminary inspection on the aircraft reveals no physical evidence of fire externally. Safety is our utmost priority.
— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) June 12, 2015

The Melbourne Airport had on Twitter, said operations at the airport continue as usual.

We can confirm that the MH148 aircraft has landed safely @melair. All operations at Melbourne Airport continue as normal.
— Melbourne Airport (@Melair) June 12, 2015