Absolute terror was lived by about 200 passengers of Spring Airlines Japan flight from Shanghai to Tokyo aircraft type Boeing It lost more than 25,000 feet (about 7,600 meters) in just 10 minutes due to mechanical damage.
The scenes that followed in Boeing were shocking. Some passengers fainted, while others began sending messages to their loved ones and bid farewell to them as they believed the aircraft was crashing.
According to the New York Post, Boeing was flying 36,000 feet with 191 passengers and crew members when the sharp loss of height occurred. The aircraft landed up to 10,500 feet, causing panic in the cabin.
In a video that has come to light since the loss of height the masks have come down and the crew gives instructions for their use.
“I heard a boumbun and in seconds the oxygen masks fell. The stewardess was crying and shouting at us to wear them, saying there was damage, “one passenger said.
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“I was sleeping and suddenly all the masks opened,” another noted.
The Japanese Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced that the system has found a problem with cabin pressure in flight, resulting in alarm.
The plane landed emergency at Osaca Airport at around 20:50 local time, without injuries.