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Vancouver Sun
02-07-2025
- General
- Vancouver Sun
Airlines plunges 8 kms in less than 10 mins; passengers get $142 in compensation
A Japan Airlines flight from Shanghai to Tokyo made an emergency landing this week after plummeting almost 8 kilometres in less than 10 minutes. Once the plane was safely on the ground, passengers were given 15,000 yen (Cdn $142) in compensation, plus a free night's accommodation, according to reports. According to People magazine , Monday's flight JL8696 was operated by Spring Japan, a low-cost subsidiary of Japan Airlines, and was scheduled to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, a two and a half hour journey. However, about an hour into the flight the plane descended rapidly from a cruising altitude of about 11,700 metres down to just 3,000 metres while reducing its speed from 880 kph to 560 kph. It then levelled out at the new altitude and, about 45 minutes later, made an emergency landing in Osaka, Japan. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. None of the 191 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 737-800 was injured. Reports said the pilots contacted air traffic controllers when the aircraft triggered an alert about an irregularity in the pressurization system that maintains cabin air pressure. Reports noted that oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling during the descent, and that passengers feared the plane might crash. According to the Hong Kong news site The Standard , one passenger said she drafted a farewell note to her husband during the descent, while another described the cabin falling eerily silent as the masks dropped and she imagined she might perish. A third recalled being on 'the verge of tears' as they scribbled a will and wrote down details of their insurance and bank card PINs. The aircraft was diverted to Kansai International Airport in Osaka and landed at about 8:50 p.m. local time. It then spent about an hour on the tarmac before passengers were able to deplane. Spring Japan subsequently posted a notice on its website , cancelling the Shanghai-to-Tokyo run and its return flight for the next two days, citing 'aircraft scheduling.' It apologized for the inconvenience and offered full refunds within 30 days, or no-charge rebooking in the same time period. The Associated Press reports that an investigation into the cause of the incident has begun as of Wednesday morning. National Post has reached out to Spring Japan for more information. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Calgary Herald
02-07-2025
- Calgary Herald
Airlines plunges 8 kms in less than 10 mins; passengers get $142 in compensation
Article content A Japan Airlines flight from Shanghai to Tokyo made an emergency landing this week after plummeting almost 8 kilometres in less than 10 minutes. Once the plane was safely on the ground, passengers were given 15,000 yen (Cdn $142) in compensation, plus a free night's accommodation, according to reports. Article content According to People magazine, Monday's flight JL8696 was operated by Spring Japan, a low-cost subsidiary of Japan Airlines, and was scheduled to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo, a two and a half hour journey. Article content Article content Article content However, about an hour into the flight the plane descended rapidly from a cruising altitude of about 11,700 metres down to just 3,000 metres while reducing its speed from 880 kph to 560 kph. It then levelled out at the new altitude and, about 45 minutes later, made an emergency landing in Osaka, Japan. Article content Article content None of the 191 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 737-800 was injured. Reports said the pilots contacted air traffic controllers when the aircraft triggered an alert about an irregularity in the pressurization system that maintains cabin air pressure. Article content Reports noted that oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling during the descent, and that passengers feared the plane might crash. Article content According to the Hong Kong news site The Standard, one passenger said she drafted a farewell note to her husband during the descent, while another described the cabin falling eerily silent as the masks dropped and she imagined she might perish. A third recalled being on 'the verge of tears' as they scribbled a will and wrote down details of their insurance and bank card PINs. Article content Article content The aircraft was diverted to Kansai International Airport in Osaka and landed at about 8:50 p.m. local time. It then spent about an hour on the tarmac before passengers were able to deplane. Article content Article content Spring Japan subsequently posted a notice on its website, cancelling the Shanghai-to-Tokyo run and its return flight for the next two days, citing 'aircraft scheduling.' It apologized for the inconvenience and offered full refunds within 30 days, or no-charge rebooking in the same time period. Article content The Associated Press reports that an investigation into the cause of the incident has begun as of Wednesday morning. National Post has reached out to Spring Japan for more information. Article content
Time of India
02-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Flight forced to make emergency landing after death plunge: What exactly is a death plunge
A Japan Airlines flight took a terrifying turn on June 30 when a Boeing 737 suddenly dropped nearly 26,000 ft in just 10 min, leaving passengers scrambling for oxygen masks. Flight JL8696, operated in partnership with Spring Japan, had taken off from Shanghai Pudong Airport en route to Tokyo Narita with 191 passengers on board, as per the reports. But at around 6:53 pm local time, a mechanical issue caused the aircraft to make a rapid descent from its cruising altitude of 36,000 ft to just under 10,500 ft. The flight, which had departed earlier in the day, raised alarms when the cockpit crew reported a technical fault that required prompt action. According to the Standard, this Boeing 737 plane made an emergency dive, what is known as a 'death plunge', plunging nearly 8,000 m in about 10 minutes. Read more: Richard Gere in Dharamshala for Dalai Lama's birthday: 5 more reasons to visit this Himalayan gem right now According to reports, the pilots followed standard emergency procedures and safely diverted the aircraft to the nearby airport. The emergency services were placed on standby, but the landing was carried out without incident. Passengers on the flight seem to be distressed by this whole situation, and they have shared their footage that captured the oxygen masks dropping from the ceiling. According to the Associated Press, a passenger exclaimed, 'I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell off in a few seconds.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo By this statement, it is quite evident how scared the passengers were for their lives. All passengers are safe, and no casualties or injuries have been reported. The passengers onboard described the moments of tension as the crew informed them of the situation, but many praised the professionalism of the flight team for handling the incident calmly and efficiently. The Spring Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after the plane dropped nearly 26,000 feet, as said by The Daily Mail. What is a death plunge? A death plunge generally refers to a sudden or dramatic fall from a great height, often regarded as fatal or dangerous. It is sometimes used (informally) in aviation when a plane experiences a rapid, uncontrolled descent, even if it is later brought down safely. Most of us have heard this word when it comes to emergency landings: factors unknown. Read more: No extra visas needed: 10 countries Indians can visit with a UK Visa Update: Investigations are going on, and the aircraft will stay grounded until all safety checks are done. Of course, for the crew and the passenger, this flight was an experience they will not forget anytime soon. The good thing is nobody was hurt, and the pilot's prompt action saved the lives of hundreds of people.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Passengers wear oxygen masks as Boeing Dreamliner plunges 26,000 ft mid-air in Japan, weeks after Ahmedabad crash; know what went wrong
Weeks after the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, another shocking incident in a Japan Airlines Boeing Dreamliner 737 surfaced on social media, which is now doing the rounds on the internet. The video showed passengers on a Japan Airlines flight from Shanghai to Tokyo in a panic state when the aircraft abruptly dropped nearly 26,000 feet mid-air, compelling terrified passengers to don oxygen masks, and some even wrote 'goodbye letters', reported The People. The frightening incident occurred just weeks after a deadly crash involving a Boeing Dreamliner 787 in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 of 242 lives of passengers onboard. Another such incident has further intensified concerns and raised serious questions about the aircraft's manufacturing safety records. According to Kyodo News and the Associated Press, the Boeing 737 was carrying 191 passengers and crew, who landed safely without any injuries. But what really happened to the aircraft? Let's find out. What went wrong with the Japan Airlines Boeing Dreamliner 737? The incident occurred on Monday, June 30, on flight JL8696 (operated by Japan Airlines' low-cost arm, Spring Japan) that took off from Shanghai Pudong Airport and was en route to Narita International Airport in Tokyo. At around 6.53 PM local time, the flight suffered a sudden drop in cabin pressure that forced the plane to plummet rapidly from 36,000 feet to just under 10,500 feet within ten minutes. This is when the oxygen masks automatically dropped, and the passengers were instructed to use them immediately. Oxygen masks deployed, panic in the cabin, and terrified passengers. In the now viral video that has surfaced from inside the cabin, passengers looked visibly shaken, seen wearing their oxygen masks, while some were clutching their hands and trying to be calm. Emergency Spring and Autumn Airlines 6.30 Japan Spring and Autumn 1J004, Boeing 737, Shanghai flew to Tokyo more than 10,000 metres above the city of free fall to 3,000 metres of fishBefore that, I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell off within a few seconds. The… In the middle of this, a cabin member is heard urging everyone not to panic and to follow the safety instructions carefully. Sharing the viral video on X (formerly called Twitter), a passenger wrote that he was on 'verge of tears. 'I heard a muffled boom, and the next thing I knew, oxygen masks dropped from above. A flight attendant cried and shouted for everyone to wear their masks, saying there was a malfunction,' he added. The plane, carrying 191 passengers and crew members, was suddenly dropped from about 36,000 feet to below 10,500 feet in just 10 minutes. Passengers hastily penned their wills and financial details, fearing the final moment Apart from this, one particular harrowing moment surfaced when one traveller claimed to have hastily written their will and financial details during the incident, fearing the worst. According to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the aircraft's pressurisation system triggered an emergency alert, and within seconds, the oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling, sparking chaos onboard. Also Read: Air India Ahmedabad plane crash sparks aircraft safety concerns: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner's past technical issues resurface Also Read: A week after Ahmedabad crash, Air India slashes international flights using wide-body planes by 15%
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First Post
02-07-2025
- General
- First Post
Dreamliner battling nightmares: Shanghai-Tokyo flight sinks 26,000 feet, passengers say heard a ‘boom'
A Japan Airlines flight plunged nearly 26,000 feet on Monday after a sudden cabin pressure problem, forcing an emergency landing in Osaka. All 191 people on board were safe, though passengers described moments of panic. read more A Japan Airlines Boeing 737 suffered a terrifying mid-air emergency on Monday (July 1), suddenly plunging nearly 26,000 feet after a mechanical problem. Flight JL8696 was travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport in China to Narita International Airport in Tokyo when, around 6:53 pm local time, the plane experienced a rapid loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft dropped from 36,000 feet to just over 10,000 feet in under ten minutes. Passengers described hearing a loud boom before oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling. Flight attendants urgently shouted for everyone to put them on. Some passengers, who had been sleeping, woke up gasping for air. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD One passenger told The People, 'I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell off in a few seconds. The stewardess cried and shouted to put on the oxygen mask, saying the plane had a malfunction.' Emergency Spring and Autumn Airlines 6.30 Japan Spring and Autumn 1J004, Boeing 737, Shanghai flew to Tokyo more than 10,000 metres above the city of free fall to 3,000 metres of fish Before that, I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell off within a few seconds. The… — ght sunli (@GSunli45639) June 30, 2025 Another said some people were so frightened they began writing wills and farewell messages, fearing they might not survive. Videos from inside the plane show panicked passengers wearing oxygen masks, some clasping their hands or trying to stay calm, while a flight attendant can be heard instructing everyone to follow safety procedures. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The captain declared an emergency and diverted the plane to Kansai International Airport in Osaka, where it landed safely at 8:50 pm local time. All 191 people on board, including crew, were unharmed but deeply shaken. Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway to determine what went wrong with the plane's pressurisation system. Japan Airlines offered passengers ¥15,000 (about $93) and hotel accommodations for the night. The scare comes amid heightened concerns over Boeing aircraft after an unrelated crash involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad recently killed 241 people.
