Investigation Update: Latam Airline Flight from Sydney to Oakland

🔍The New Zealand Air safety Watchdog is assisting the Chilean authorities in investigating the Latam Airline flight from Sydney to Oakland, which incurred injuries to around 50 passengers.

‼️The flight experienced a strong shake, and the cause is currently under investigation.

🚨Four people are still recovering in an Oakland Hospital as a result of the incident.

👩‍⚕️Health authorities treated around 50 patients, with injuries ranging from serious to minor.

🛠️Latam Airlines attributed the incident to a technical issue during the flight.

What is the role of the New Zealand Air safety Watchdog in the investigation?

—The New Zealand Air safety Watchdog is assisting the Chilean authorities in the investigation of the Latam Airline flight from Sydney to Oakland. They are gathering evidence and analyzing the cockpit voice and flight data recorders.

How many people were injured in the incident?

—Around 50 passengers were injured in the incident.

Are there still people recovering in the hospital?

—Yes, four people are still recovering in an Oakland Hospital.

What was the cause of the strong shake during the flight?

—The cause of the strong shake during the flight is currently under investigation.

How many patients did the health authorities treat?

—Health authorities treated around 50 patients, with injuries ranging from serious to minor.

00:00The New Zealand Air safety Watchdog is assisting Chilean authorities with the investigation into the Latam Airline flight from Sydney to Oakland, which saw around 50 passengers injured.

00:31Flight LA 800 experienced a strong shake, and the cause is currently under investigation.

01:20Around 50 patients were treated by health authorities, with injuries ranging from serious to minor.

01:30Four people are still recovering in an Oakland Hospital following the incident.

01:33Latam Airlines attributes the incident to a technical issue during the flight.