Footage of QantasLink plane catching fire at Sydney airport

Dramatic footage has emerged of a Qantas plane carrying more than 20 people catching fire at Sydney airport after landing.

More than 20 passengers on-board a QantasLink flight were forced to evacuate the plane after it caught fire at Sydney airport.

The incident happened about 5.30pm on Tuesday, with all 24 passengers leaving the aircraft safely through the front stairs.

The fire broke out in the tyre area of the plane, but there was no smoke in the cabin.

The plane catches fire after landing. Picture: 2GB

Smoke is seen coming from the rear tyre. Picture: 2GB

Footage of the incident shows smoke billowing from the rear tyre and flickers of orange flames.

Fire services then arrived and put out the blaze.

Fire services were quickly on scene. Picture: 2GB Radio

The fire was eventually put out. Picture: 2GB Radio

QantasLink chief operating officer Petrea Bradford confirmed that it was a Dash 8 aircraft.

“Passengers on a flight from Lord Howe Island to Sydney were evacuated following reports of flames near the tyres after the aircraft had landed safely,” Ms Bradford said.

“We appreciate this would have been unsettling for passengers and we thank them and our crew for evacuating in a calm and orderly manner.

“Airport fire crews attended, passengers will be bussed to the terminal and engineers will inspect the aircraft.”