A passenger on a LATAM Airlines flight from Australia to New Zealand described a harrowing experience after the plane suddenly dropped 500 feet. The pilot admitted to temporarily losing control of the jet due to instrument failure, leaving passengers injured and in a state of panic. The incident raises concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft, which has been marred by various quality and safety issues in recent years, including fatal crashes and technical malfunctions. Despite ongoing investigations and criticisms of Boeing’s safety standards, the Federal Aviation Administration continues to allow the troubled 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner models to fly.
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