"Passengers Recall Terrifying Mid-Air Drop on LATAM Airlines Flight"
TL;DR
A LATAM Airlines flight from Australia to New Zealand experienced a sudden mid-air drop, injuring dozens of passengers. The pilot attributed the incident to a temporary loss of control caused by instrument failure. Chilean aviation authorities are en route to New Zealand to investigate, and the flight data recorders are being analyzed. Passengers described a terrifying experience, with some being thrown from their seats during the drop. Approximately 50 people were treated for injuries upon arrival in Auckland, with one in serious condition.
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