Anna Zvereva/Wikimedia CommonsAbout 50 people required medical treatment at an airport in New Zealand on Monday after a “technical problem” during an inbound flight caused a plane to suddenly drop, throwing passengers and crew into the ceiling of the cabin. Chilean airline LATAM’s flight LA800 between Sydney, Australia, and Auckland was met by a large emergency response, including seven ambulances, when it finally landed at Auckland International Airport. A total of 12 people—including one in a serious condition—were taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Hato Hone St John, a New Zealand ambulance charity. With about an hour remaining of the flight, the 8-year-old Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner plunged without warning. Source: www.thedailybeast.com

Source: The Nation March 11, 2024 12:32 UTC