"Terrifying Ordeal: Passengers Recount Boeing 787's Midair Plunge"
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A passenger on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland described a terrifying experience as the plane suddenly dropped, causing people to be thrown from their seats and hit the ceiling, resulting in injuries to at least 50 individuals. The airline stated that a technical event caused the strong movement and is cooperating with officials to investigate the incident. Paramedics and emergency vehicles met the flight in Auckland, where 13 people were hospitalized, with most injuries being mild. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience and injuries and emphasized its commitment to safety.
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- 'Everything Hit the Roof': A Moment of Horror Unfolds on a Boeing 787 The Wall Street Journal
- New Zealand to seize black boxes from LATAM Boeing 787 as passengers recount incident Reuters
- 50 people were hurt, including 12 sent to the hospital, after a Boeing 787 dropped sharply in midair Yahoo! Voices
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