An exploding oxygen cylinder was the probable cause of a hole in a Qantas jet which was forced into an emergency landing, a safety official confirmed.

Julian Walsh, of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, said it appeared the tank had exploded through the passenger cabin floor.

The plane, which was flying to Melbourne, was forced to land in the Philippines on Friday.

Passengers reported a loud bang and then rapid decompression of the cabin.

"The ATSB can confirm that it appears that part of an oxygen cylinder and valve entered the Airline Qantas to cut 1,500 jobs ...
Qantas Airways to cut 1,500 jobs ...
Typhoon claims at least 155 lives in Philippines ... passenger cabin and impacted" a door handle, Mr Walsh told reporters.

(BBC)

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