Passengers 'saw flames' as Bali-bound flight returned to airport

Passengers connected a formation heading to Bali opportunity they saw flames coming from nan motor earlier nan level had to return to Perth Airport.

The aviator of AirAsia formation QZ545, which took disconnected from Perth astir 6.30pm yesterday, was forced to alert successful circles adjacent Rottnest Island, burning substance truthful nan level was a safe weight for landing aft motor problems.

During this time, nan lights were wholly retired successful nan cabin.

Some passengers took videos, which showed nan level being met by occurrence trucks.

"At first we thought it was lightning, but we were connected nan exit statement truthful we had nan afloat advantage," 1 rider told 9News.

"You tin spot conscionable going bang, and you tin spot nan benignant of detonation and nan flames."

The airdrome confirmed nan level landed aft having motor issues during take-off. 

The A320 Airbus landed astir 1 hr aft take-off.

A Perth Airport spokesperson said passengers were rescheduled onto 2 flights this morning.

AirAsia has been contacted for comment.