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Korean Air Flight Plunges 26900 Feet in Midair Drama

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Dramatic descent alert! Passengers panic as Korean Air flight plunges thousands of feet due to system fault. Read more.

In a heart-stopping incident, a Korean Air flight, operating as flight KE189 from Seoul to Taichung, faced a terrifying ordeal when it suddenly descended 26900 feet in just 15 minutes. The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft triggered alarms due to a fault in its pressurization system, leading to chaos among the 17 passengers and crew on board. One passenger compared the descent to the intense G-Force of a rollercoaster, highlighting the sheer panic onboard.

The midair drama continued as the flight had to make an emergency landing after the rapid descent. This incident, resembling a scene from an action movie, shook the passengers and crew to the core. Korean Air is currently investigating the pressurization issue that caused the alarming situation, ensuring the safety of future flights.

Interestingly, this is not the first time Korean Air faced pressurization issues with its Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. Another flight to Taiwan had to return to Incheon airport due to sudden depressurization, signaling a potential concern with the aircraft model. Furthermore, the quick response and skilled handling of the emergency by the crew underline the importance of efficient crisis management in such critical situations.

The shocking plunge of over 25000 feet in a short span of time on the Korean Air flight sheds light on the crucial role of aircraft maintenance and system checks. Passengers recounting the terrifying experience serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the need for thorough safety protocols in the aviation industry.

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Korean Air flight descends 26900 feet in 15 minutes: 17 passengers ... (CNBCTV18)

Nearly 50 minutes into the flight, alarms were triggered by a fault in the Boeing 737 Max 8's pressurisation system, causing the rapid descent.

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Watch: Korean Air Boeing flight from Seoul to Taichung descends ... (The Indian Express)

The aircraft, a Boeing 737 Max 8 operating as flight KE189, dropped more than 25,000 feet, triggering a panic among passengers and crew members. According to ...

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Korean Air's Boeing 737 makes emergency landing after dropping ... (Hindustan Times)

One passenger likened the sudden altitude change to the G-Force of an extreme rollercoaster | World News.

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Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurisation issues (Business Standard)

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Korean Air probes pressure problem on diverted Boeing jet (CNA)

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Mid Air Flight Scare! Korean Air Plane Drops Over 25000 Feet In 15 ... (Zee News)

A Korean Air plane experienced a dramatic drop of over 25000 feet within 15 minutes due to a pressurization system malfunction leading to an emergency ...

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Korean Air Flight Witnesses Chaos Midair As Passengers Suffer ... (Outlook India)

Korean Air flight Boeing 737 Max 8 plane started descending sharply and fell about 26900 feet in around 15 minutes after taking off from Incheon ...

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Watch: Korean Air flight drops 25000 feet mid-air, passengers share ... (WION)

A loss of cabin pressure on a Korean Air aircraft from Seoul to Taichung necessitated the plane to take an emergency U-turn. Passengers and staff members ...

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Rapid fall: Korea Air's Boeing 737 Max drops almost 27000ft in 15 ... (Times of India)

Rest of World News: A Korean Air flight KE189 experienced a severe fault in its pressurisation system, causing the Boeing 737 Max 8 to rapidly descend 26900 ...

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