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At least 50 injured after ‘Technical Problem’ on LATAM Flight to Auckland: NZ Herald
Details
At least 50 people were hurt on Monday, mostly with minor injuries, after LATAM Airlines told the New Zealand Herald that a “technical problem” had caused a
“strong movement” during a flight from Sydney to Auckland. LATAM Airlines flight LA800, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, landed at Auckland airport as scheduled on
Monday afternoon, according to FlightAware. The flight normally stops in Auckland on its way to Santiago, Chile.
Incident Summary
A spokesman for the South American airline has confirmed that there was a “technical problem” on the flight that affected some crew and passengers, without
providing further details.
Injuries and Treatment
Hato Hone St John ambulance treated roughly 50 people at the airport. One patient is in a serious condition, and the remainder had suffered mild to moderate
injuries.
Passenger Account
A passenger on the flight described experiencing a “quick little drop” during the flight.
Investigation
Boeing and LATAM have not immediately responded to questions about the cause and nature of the incident.
