
Korean Air flight drops almost 27,000ft in 15 minutes injuring 17 people
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Korean Air flight had to be diverted due to a severe fault on Saturday after it descended 26,900ft in just 15 minutes, resulting in the hospitalisation of 17 passengers. Passengers on the Korean Air flight KE189 finally arrived safely in Taichung, Taiwan, a day after it was diverted back to the Incheon International Airport. Korean Air, in a statement shared with The Independent, said: “17 passengers have been attended to by medical professionals in Korea, and have been discharged without severe injuries.” The flight with 125 passengers onboard was scheduled to fly to Taiwan at around 4.45pm local time on 22 June. Last year, Korean Air confirmed on its website that it would be “measuring the average weight of passengers along with their carry-on items for flight safety”.
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