We turn now to new video overnight of a midair
scare.
A Boeing plane suddenly plunged mid flight,
tossing passengers from their seats,
injuring dozens. We're hearing from some of those people on
board,
and Trevor Alt is at Newark Airport with the story.
Good morning, Trevor.
Good morning Rebecca. So this was terrifying for these passengers,
especially because this had been a calm flight so a
lot of people had their seatbelts unbuckled and it sent
them flying up to the ceiling.
1 passenger comparing this to a horror movie.
This morning, new video from inside that plane,
which shows what happened in the moments after this Boeing
787 Dreamliner suddenly plunged mid flight,
uprooting passengers from their seats,
tossing them around the cabin.
1 passenger describing a scene reminiscent of The Exorcist as
passengers who would remove their seatbelts during the previously calm
flight flew out of their seats,
slamming their heads on the ceiling.
Everyone was terrified there were people whimpering all over.
There were people injured all over,
another witness recounting. It was similar to being at the
top of a hill on a roller coaster and suddenly
shooting all the way down with no warning.
It was just like the worst form of turbulence you
could you could think of.
So everyone just hits, heads the the roof and falls
to the ground.
At least 50 passengers treated for injuries.
13 are currently in the hospital.
Some of the patients had neck and head injuries while
others suffered broken bones.
In a statement, Latin Airlines referred to this as a
technical event,
which led to a strong movement.
They said they deeply regret any inconvenience or discomfort this
may have caused.
Robin had to be a frightening moment there.
Trevor, thank you.