A prominent Perth mining executive has accused Qantas of downplaying the seriousness of a midair scare on board a flight bound for Paraburdoo that he thought was going to kill him. A prominent Perth mining executive has accused Qantas of downplaying the seriousness of a midair scare on board a flight bound for Paraburdoo that he thought was going to kill him. National / WA Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News