Dozens of people were treated for minor injuries on arrival in New Zealand after a flight they were on experienced a “technical event” that produced a sudden movement, according to the flight’s operator, with one witness telling local media passengers “flew through the cabin”.
Dozens of people were injured after a flight from Australia to New Zealand experienced a “technical event” that produced a sudden movement, according to the flight’s operator, with witnesses telling local media that passengers were suddenly thrown around the cabin. Approximately 50 people were treated for injuries on arrival in Auckland, including one person in serious condition, emergency medical service provider Hato Hone St John Ambulance told CNN.
Airlines. “Flight LA800, operating the Sydney — Auckland route today, had a technical event during the flight which caused a strong movement,” the statement said, which added the plane landed as scheduled in Auckland on Monday. The statement did not elaborate on what the technical event was. Aviation officials in Chile say investigators in New Zealand will probe the “technical event” on a Chilean Boeing 787 that injured 50 passengers.
Airlines is Chile’s flagship carrier and stops regularly in Auckland en route to Santiago. St John Ambulance added that 14 units, including seven ambulances, responded to an incident at Auckland International Airport involving an in-bound aircraft. A passenger on board the flight called Jacinto, who spoke with CNN affiliate RNZ, said there was a “mid-air drop.” “People flew through the cabin,” he said. “People got pretty injured.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
50 injured by 'strong movement' during 'technical event' on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: LATAM AirlinesOfficials say at least 50 people have been injured by what they described as a 'strong movement'
Read more »
LATAM Airlines flight experiences technical problem causing sudden drop in altitudeA LATAM Airlines Group plane had a "technical problem" during a flight, causing what the airline described as "a strong movement" after its departure from Sydney. Passengers on board the plane, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, described what they experienced as a sudden drop, like a loss in altitude. Seven passengers and three crew members were taken to a hospital for medical checks, but no serious injuries were reported.
Read more »
50 injured by 'strong movement' during 'technical event' on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: LATAM AirlinesAbout 50 people were injured during a technical event on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by LATAM Airlines. The incident occurred during a flight from Sydney to Auckland, with the plane scheduled to continue to Santiago, Chile.
Read more »
LATAM plane has 'technical problem' during flight, leading to 'strong movement'At least seven passengers and three crew members were taken to a local hospital for medical checks, but no serious injuries were reported, the airline said.
Read more »
LATAM plane had 'technical problem' during flight, leading to 'strong shake'An issue caused a 'a strong shake' during a flight, the airline said.
Read more »
At least 50 people hurt when LATAM jet suddenly drops near New ZealandPassengers on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner were met by paramedics and more than 10 emergency vehicles when the flight touched down in Auckland.
Read more »