A man has videotaped what he believes to be his “last” moments and sent it to his mother after his plane from Sydney to Auckland suddenly nosedived. According to reports, Latin American Airlines Flight LA800, carrying 263 passengers and nine flight and flight attendants, experienced a technical problem about an hour before landing, causing severe turbulence on March 11.
At least 50 passengers on the plane were injured. According to Forbes, some of the passengers and crew on board the plane crashed into the ceiling due to the sudden fall.
The Daily Mail shared a video on Instagram of the passenger recording his “final” moments. Video from inside the plane shows passengers panicking.
The affected Santiago-bound flight LA800 landed safely in Auckland as scheduled at 16:26 local time. Another flight was scheduled for March 12, leaving Auckland at 20:00 local time for passengers to continue their journey to Santiago, Chile. LATAM Airlines said in a statement that due to the flight cancellation, the airline provided meals, accommodation and transportation to affected passengers.
It further reported that 13 people, including passengers and crew, were taken to Middlemore Hospital after the plane landed. One of them is in serious condition.
Watch the horrifying video here.
How did LATAM Airlines react to this incident?
“LATAM Airlines Group deeply regrets the inconvenience and discomfort caused to passengers due to this situation and reiterates its commitment to prioritizing safety within the framework of operational standards,” LATAM Airlines said in a statement. .
“Latin America is working in coordination with the respective authorities to assist in the investigation of the incident,” they added.
Check out people's reactions to the incident here.
“Turbulence on clear skies! This happened from Miami to Heathrow. The plane fell dramatically and everything went flying,” one person wrote.
Another said: “This is why you should always keep your seatbelt loosely fastened when seated and limit your movement in the aircraft during the flight.'' As a former flight attendant, unexpected turbulence is real and can be serious. This may cause serious injury.”
A third said: “A new horror has been unleashed.”
A fourth person commented: “I'm glad I survived.”
“This is why people should stay buckled up,” said a fifth respondent.
A sixth person added: “What a nightmare.”
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