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.

    • @reddfugeeEnglish
      4•7 months ago

      McDonnell Douglas. If you’ve ever flown on an MD-80, that’s them.

      • @[email protected]
        1•7 months ago

        Who flies the MD-80 currently? I’ve been on CRJs, Boeings, and Airbus and can’t remember if I’ve ever flown on an MD plane

        • TheRealKuniEnglish
          1•7 months ago

          Delta was still running some MD-88s and MD-90s until 2020. They retired them during the COVID airline lull.