Passenger on Boeing flight that suddenly dropped says pilot told him he lost control after instrument failure | CNN
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The pilot of a terrifying flight from Australia to New Zealand told those on board he temporarily lost control of his Boeing 787 after one of its instruments failed, a passenger said Monday, as authorities investigate what caused a sudden drop that threw terrified travelers around the cabin, injuring dozens.

The pilot of a terrifying flight from Australia to New Zealand told those on board he temporarily lost control of his Boeing 787 after one of its instruments failed, a passenger said Monday, as authorities investigate what caused a sudden drop that threw travelers around the cabin, injuring dozens.

In accordance with rules outlined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Chile’s Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) have sent investigators from the agency’s Operations and Airworthiness team to look into the incident, according to a statement released on Tuesday.

  • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    8 months ago

    That’s when I opened my eyes and there was various individuals at the top of the plane. Just stuck to the roof and then they fell to the floor.

    This is why you always keep your seatbelt fastened.