Some have labelled what happened on board a Sydney-Auckland LATAM Airlines flight 'peculiar', while others aren't so concerned. Here's what to know about the incident that left dozens injured, and others hospitalised.
An investigation is underway after a LATAM Airlines flight suffered a "technical" incident that injured dozens and left others hospitalised. Here's what we know so far about the Sydney-Auckland flight that was carrying 263 passengers and nine cabin crew members. The Chilean airline said the Boeing 787 Dreamliner experienced a "technical event" that caused a "strong shake" about an hour from Auckland, without elaborating further.
Jokat reportedly said the pilot replied: "I don't know, my instrument panel just went on me for a split second and caused the plane to lose control." Safety experts say most aeroplane accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors that need to be thoroughly investigated. Former pilot Richard de Crespigny told ABC News on Tuesday it was a "peculiar" incident.
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