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Shortly after taking off from Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, flight KE189 suddenly dropped several feet, after which an emergency landing had to be made. During this time many passengers faced difficulty in breathing.
This flight had left for Taichung International Airport in Taiwan, but due to a malfunction in the pressure system of the aircraft, it suddenly started coming down from 25,000 feet. 50 minutes after takeoff, the plane was flying over Jeju Island, but then due to a malfunction in the pressure system, the plane came down to 26,900 feet in just 15 minutes.
The plane suddenly came down to 26,900 feet
Due to the sudden descent of the plane to 26,900 feet, the passengers had to face many difficulties. Some started having ear pain while some were having trouble breathing. The passengers were forced to wear oxygen masks to protect themselves. After landing at Taichung Airport, 17 people were given medical facilities. However, they were later discharged.
Passengers shared their experience
Some passengers shared their experience of this incident. A passenger said that many children were crying while wearing oxygen masks. Another passenger said he sensed something was wrong as the plane swayed in the air and flight attendants remained seated in their seats.
Korean Air apologized for the inconvenience and said it would cooperate with authorities to investigate the incident. Meals and transportation were arranged for those affected. The flight resumed on June 23, 19 hours after the incident, with a different aircraft. A Korean Air spokesman said the airline was investigating the cause of the pressurization system malfunction.
