Shocking Incident: 50 passengers treated after being thrown into roof of Sydney to Auckland flight
Boeing is currently in the process of gathering more information on the incident.
Passengers have shared their experiences following a technical issue on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland.
About 50 individuals on the flight received treatment in Auckland by St John units on-site, with 12 individuals taken to the hospital and one said to be in a serious condition.
The LA800 flight was heading to Santiago, Chile, with a layover in Auckland, New Zealand’s most populous city.
One passenger recounted to the New Zealand Herald that the plane suddenly dropped into a nose dive, causing passengers to scream.
The plane dropped so abruptly into a nose dive for a few seconds, and around 30 people hit the ceiling hard,he told the publication.
No announcements were made by the captain during the flight, leaving passengers confused until afterward.
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The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner encountered a technical event
during the flight, resulting in a strong movement,
as stated by the airline.
Flight LA800, which was operating the Sydney—Auckland route today, experienced a
technical event
during the flight that led to a strong movement,
LATAM Airlines confirmed in a statement.
LATAM Airlines expressed regret for any inconvenience and injuries caused to its passengers due to this incident, emphasizing safety as a top priority in its operational standards.
I went into fight mode and just started jumping in and helping where I could because the crew were injured so couldn’t help,
she said.
5 Passengers Remain In Hospital
Health New Zealand national director Fionnagh Dougan mentioned that hospital staff worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth transfer of patients during the significant event.
Airline cabin crew were among those affected by the incident,
