At least 50 people were hurt when a Boeing 787 operated by LATAM Airlines dropped abruptly mid-flight from Sydney to Auckland on Monday, according to the airline and a New Zealand health service organization that treated the injured.
The aircraft experienced a strong shake as a result, with 10 passengers and three cabin crew members taken to a hospital, the South American carrier said as it investigates the cause. One person is in a serious condition while the rest suffered mild-to-moderate injuries, according to a spokesperson.
“A massive jolt happened, and I was awake and I looked up to see the gentleman that was sitting next to me on the roof of the plane. I'm looking at him fully outstretched with his back on the roof of the plane, and then he came crashing down to the floor," said Brian Jokat, a Canadian passenger who resides in the U.K. "I thought I was dreaming. So anyone that was not in a seatbelt just flew randomly all across the plane.”
The cause of the apparent sudden change in trajectory of LATAM 800 could not be ascertained immediately, but safety experts say most airplane accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors that need to be thoroughly investigated. Boeing said it was working to gather more information and will provide any support to the airline.
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The aircraft experienced a strong shake as a result, with 10 passengers and three cabin crew members taken to a hospital, the South American carrier said as it investigates the cause. One person is in a serious condition while the rest suffered mild-to-moderate injuries, according to a spokesperson.
“A massive jolt happened, and I was awake and I looked up to see the gentleman that was sitting next to me on the roof of the plane. I'm looking at him fully outstretched with his back on the roof of the plane, and then he came crashing down to the floor," said Brian Jokat, a Canadian passenger who resides in the U.K. "I thought I was dreaming. So anyone that was not in a seatbelt just flew randomly all across the plane.”
The cause of the apparent sudden change in trajectory of LATAM 800 could not be ascertained immediately, but safety experts say most airplane accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors that need to be thoroughly investigated. Boeing said it was working to gather more information and will provide any support to the airline.
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