Verge of tears': Japan Airlines flight drops 26,000 feet mid-air, passengers recall panic
Passengers on a Japan Airlines flight from Shanghai to Tokyo experienced a sudden drop in cabin pressure, descending nearly 26,000 feet. They were provided with hotel accommodation and transportation compensation. A Japan Airlines flight from Shanghai to Tokyo turned into a nightmare for passengers when the aircraft suddenly dropped nearly 26,000 feet mid-air, triggering a terrifying emergency, People reported.aboard flight JL8696 (operated by Japan Airlines’ low-cost arm Spring Japan), which had taken off from Shanghai Pudong Airport and was en route to Narita International Airport in
Tokyo. According to reports from Kyodo News and the Associated Press, the Boeing 737 aircraft was carrying 191 people, including crew.At around 6:53 PM local time, the flight suffered a sudden drop in cabin pressure, forcing the plane to descend rapidly from 36,000 feet to just under 10,500 feet in ten minutes. Oxygen masks were automatically deployed, and passengers were instructed to use them immediately.
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n video footage from inside the cabin, visibly shaken passengers are seen wearing oxygen masks, some clutching their hands and others trying to stay calm. A flight attendant can be heard urging everyone to stay composed and follow safety instructions.
