An airliner that experienced a frightening technical event while en route to New Zealand has been flown back to Chile for further investigation. The Boeing 787, which had caused injuries to passengers and crew due to a sudden drop mid-flight, was flown from Auckland to Santiago, Chile, where it is registered. Investigators are working diligently to determine the cause of the incident that led to passengers being thrown to the ceiling, with some sustaining injuries.
Reports indicate that at least a dozen individuals were injured during the incident, although responders in New Zealand mentioned that around 50 people required medical attention. The black boxes from the plane have been retrieved by investigators to aid in the ongoing investigation.
