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aviation-safety1 year ago•2 min saved

Dozens Injured as LATAM's Boeing 787 Plummets Mid-Flight

At least 50 people were injured when a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 experienced a sudden drop mid-flight from Sydney to Auckland, with 10 passengers and three crew members taken to the hospital. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and the FAA and NTSB are expected to be involved. The aircraft, en route to Santiago via Auckland, landed as scheduled, and a new flight to Chile will depart from Auckland on Tuesday. Boeing shares closed down about 3% following the incident, and the company is working to gather more information and provide support to the airline.

via Reuters|

#aviation-safety #boeing-787 #injuries

travel1 year ago•1 min saved

Passengers Duct-Tape Disruptive Man Attempting to Open Plane Door

Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Chicago tackled and duct-taped a man who attempted to open the plane door mid-flight, prompting the aircraft to return to Albuquerque. Barstool Sports personality "Wonton Don" was on the flight and described the incident on social media. The disruptive passenger was escorted off the plane by police upon landing, and American Airlines confirmed the disturbance involving the unruly customer.

via New York Post |

#albuquerque #american-airlines #disruptive-passenger

aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

"US-Bound Flight Returns to Tokyo as Passenger Bites Attendant, Prompting Mid-Flight Turnaround"

An All Nippon Airways flight from Japan to Seattle turned back after an American passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant, while another ANA flight had to return due to a cracked cockpit window. Additionally, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific planes clipped wings in snowy conditions, and a Japan Airlines plane collided with a coast guard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda airport, resulting in fatalities.

via Fox Business|

#all-nippon-airways #aviation #aviation-mishaps

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Airplane Crews Use Lasso to Subdue Passengers Attempting to Open Plane Doors Mid-Flight

A 19-year-old man on a Jeju Airlines flight from the Philippines to South Korea attempted to open the emergency door mid-flight but was subdued by the crew using a lasso rope and tie wraps. The man was taken into police custody upon landing and tested positive for drugs. He claimed to have felt attacked and complained about pressure on his chest during the flight. No passengers were harmed during the incident.

via Koreaboo|

#airplane-crew #aviation #drug-test

aviation2 years ago•0 min saved

Mid-Flight Door Incident on Asiana Airlines Flight.

An Asiana Airlines flight from Jeju-do to Daegu experienced a mid-flight incident when its emergency exit suddenly opened while preparing to land. Several passengers fainted and six had difficulties breathing, but no injuries were reported. Asiana Airlines is investigating the incident to determine how the door managed to open.

via Koreaboo|

#asiana-airlines #aviation #emergency-exit