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7NEWS
13 hours ago
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- 7NEWS
Japan Airlines flight emergency: Passengers panic during 26,000-foot plunge on flight JL8696 to China
What began as a routine flight between China and Japan turned into a terrifying freefall after a Japan Airlines codeshare plane suffered a pressurisation failure and dropped nearly 26,000 feet (8km) in under 10 minutes. The Boeing 737, operated by low-cost subsidiary Spring Japan under flight JL8696/IJ004, took off from Shanghai Pudong bound for Tokyo Narita on Monday evening with 191 people on board. But just before 7pm, passengers suddenly found themselves reaching for oxygen masks as the aircraft plunged from 36,000 feet to just under 10,500. 'I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell off in a few seconds,' PEOPLE reported. 'The stewardess cried and shouted to put on the oxygen mask, saying the plane had a malfunction.' Another recalled the moment they were jolted awake. 'Suddenly, all the oxygen masks popped open while I was sleeping.' A third said they were 'on the verge of tears,' writing a will mid-air and sending their bank card PINs to family in case the worst happened. Footage from inside the cabin showed frightened passengers clutching oxygen masks while a flight attendant issued instructions over the intercom. Authorities said a warning indicated a fault in the aircraft's pressurisation system, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and divert to Kansai International Airport in Osaka. The plane landed safely just before 9pm, with no injuries reported. Each passenger was reportedly offered 15,000 yen ($159) in compensation and overnight accommodation. Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has launched an investigation into the incident.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Plane Passenger Writes Farewell Note After Oxygen Masks Drop and Boeing 737 Falls Nearly 26,000 Feet: Reports
Passengers on a Japan Airlines flight had to wear oxygen masks after the plane fell nearly 26,000 feet, according to reports On Monday, June 30, Flight 8696 from Shanghai, China, to Tokyo was forced to make an emergency landing in Osaka, Japan 'I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell in a few seconds," one passenger recalled, per the Associated PressA Japan Airlines flight was forced to deploy oxygen masks to passengers onboard after their Boeing 737 plane dropped nearly 26,000 feet. On Monday, June 30, a plane operating under a codeshare agreement between Japan Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary, Spring Japan, with the flight number JL8696/IJ004 departed from Shanghai Pudong Airport in China bound for Tokyo Narita Airport in Japan, according to Kyodo News, The Standard and South China Morning Post. There were 191 passengers and crew onboard the plane when it suddenly experienced a mid-air mechanical issue, per the Associated Press. The aircraft rapidly descended from approximately 36,000 feet to just under 10,500 feet within 10 minutes, at approximately 6:53 p.m. local time. Passengers feared the plane would crash as oxygen masks were released amid fears the change in pressure levels could cause some people to lose consciousness, according to AP. '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,' one passenger told the news agency. 'Suddenly, all the oxygen masks popped open while I was sleeping,' another said. A third terrified passenger recalled being on 'the verge of tears' as they wrote their will and penned details of their insurance and bank card PINs. The terrifying moment that passengers were made to put on oxygen masks was captured on video. Panicked passengers can be seen in the footage clutching onto their masks as a flight attendant makes an announcement. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. An alert indicating an abnormality in the aircraft's pressurization system was triggered amid the descent, AP reported, citing Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other authorities. The plane was then diverted to Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, as the pilot declared an emergency to air traffic control. No injuries were reported when the aircraft landed in Osaka at around 8:50 p.m. local time. Those on board were offered 15,000 yen ($93) in transportation compensation and provided one night of accommodation, AP reported, citing passengers. An investigation has been launched to determine what caused the incident, per AP. Japan Airlines and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Tuesday, July 1. Read the original article on People
West Australian
16 hours ago
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- West Australian
Japan Airlines flight emergency: Passengers panic during 26,000-foot plunge on flight JL8696 to China
What began as a routine flight between China and Japan turned into a terrifying freefall after a Japan Airlines codeshare plane suffered a pressurisation failure and dropped nearly 26,000 feet (8km) in under 10 minutes. The Boeing 737, operated by low-cost subsidiary Spring Japan under flight JL8696/IJ004, took off from Shanghai Pudong bound for Tokyo Narita on Monday evening with 191 people on board. But just before 7pm, passengers suddenly found themselves reaching for oxygen masks as the aircraft plunged from 36,000 feet to just under 10,500. 'I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell off in a few seconds,' PEOPLE reported. 'The stewardess cried and shouted to put on the oxygen mask, saying the plane had a malfunction.' Another recalled the moment they were jolted awake. 'Suddenly, all the oxygen masks popped open while I was sleeping.' A third said they were 'on the verge of tears,' writing a will mid-air and sending their bank card PINs to family in case the worst happened. Footage from inside the cabin showed frightened passengers clutching oxygen masks while a flight attendant issued instructions over the intercom. Authorities said a warning indicated a fault in the aircraft's pressurisation system, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and divert to Kansai International Airport in Osaka. The plane landed safely just before 9pm, with no injuries reported. Each passenger was reportedly offered 15,000 yen ($159) in compensation and overnight accommodation. Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has launched an investigation into the incident.
Perth Now
16 hours ago
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- Perth Now
‘Put on your mask!': Japan Airlines flight nosedives
What began as a routine flight between China and Japan turned into a terrifying freefall after a Japan Airlines codeshare plane suffered a pressurisation failure and dropped nearly 26,000 feet (8km) in under 10 minutes. The Boeing 737, operated by low-cost subsidiary Spring Japan under flight JL8696/IJ004, took off from Shanghai Pudong bound for Tokyo Narita on Monday evening with 191 people on board. But just before 7pm, passengers suddenly found themselves reaching for oxygen masks as the aircraft plunged from 36,000 feet to just under 10,500. 'I heard a muffled boom, and the oxygen mask fell off in a few seconds,' PEOPLE reported. 'The stewardess cried and shouted to put on the oxygen mask, saying the plane had a malfunction.' Another recalled the moment they were jolted awake. 'Suddenly, all the oxygen masks popped open while I was sleeping.' A third said they were 'on the verge of tears,' writing a will mid-air and sending their bank card PINs to family in case the worst happened. Footage from inside the cabin showed frightened passengers clutching oxygen masks while a flight attendant issued instructions over the intercom. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Authorities said a warning indicated a fault in the aircraft's pressurisation system, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and divert to Kansai International Airport in Osaka. The plane landed safely just before 9pm, with no injuries reported. Each passenger was reportedly offered 15,000 yen ($159) in compensation and overnight accommodation. Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has launched an investigation into the incident.
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
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- 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 .
