At least 50 injured after , ‘technical problem’ on LATAM flight to Auckland, NZ Herald reports
At least 50 people were injured, mostly with minor injuries, after a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced a “technical problem” causing a “strong movement.” The incident occurred on LATAM Airlines flight LA800, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which landed as scheduled in Auckland. The flight is part of a route that normally includes a stop in Auckland on its way to Santiago, Chile. The South American airline confirmed the technical issue but did not provide detailed information. Hato Hone St John ambulance treated around 50 people at the airport, with one patient in serious condition and the others suffering mild to moderate injuries. A passenger described experiencing a “quick little drop” during the flight. Boeing and LATAM have not yet responded to inquiries about the incident.