Terrifying Incident: Passengers Injured on Flight Due to Technical Problem

TLDREmergency crews are at Ockland International Airport in New Zealand after a technical problem on a flight from Sydney caused injuries to several travelers. Passengers were thrown around the plane and some hit the roof due to a sudden drop in altitude. One person is reported to be in serious condition. The flight continued for 45 minutes before landing, and over 50 people were injured.

Key insights

😱Passengers on a flight from Sydney to New Zealand experienced a terrifying moment when the plane suddenly dropped, causing injuries.

🚑Several passengers were taken to the hospital, with one person in a serious condition.

🔧The incident was caused by a technical problem on the flight.

😨Passengers were thrown out of their seats, hitting the roof of the plane and being thrown down the aisles.

🩺Doctors on board the flight provided immediate medical assistance to the injured passengers.

Q&A

What caused the injuries to the passengers?

The injuries were caused by a sudden drop in altitude due to a technical problem on the flight.

How many people were injured?

Over 50 people were injured on the flight.

Were there any fatalities?

There were no reported fatalities, but one person is in a serious condition.

How long did the incident last?

The incident, including the sudden drop, lasted for about two seconds.

How did the other passengers react to the incident?

Some passengers were terrified, while others immediately helped the injured passengers.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Emergency crews are at Ockland International Airport in New Zealand after a technical problem caused injuries on a flight from Sydney.

00:22Passengers on the flight experienced a sudden drop in altitude, causing chaos and injuries.

01:09Passengers were thrown out of their seats and hit the roof of the plane.

01:27Doctors on board the flight provided immediate medical assistance to the injured passengers.

02:19The drop lasted for about two seconds, and the flight continued for 45 minutes before landing.

03:15Over 50 people were injured on the flight, with one person in a serious condition.