Aviation accidents and incidents
COPPING A PLEA
FROM BAD TO WORSE
Investigators say the company “blatantly violated” regulations by publicly speculating on the cause of a freak mid-air accident.
MAYDAY
The planes were part of a six-aircraft team on exhibition in Beja, Portugal.
GROUNDED
Other top executives will also leave the company at the end of 2024.
SOUNDS FAMILIAR
The airline says it’s investigating when the damage occurred.
DREADFUL
The aircraft had reportedly experienced an emergency on board before the disaster.
‘JUST DROPPED’
Passengers say people were thrown into the roof of the LATAM Dreamliner during a sudden loss of altitude.
‘CATASTROPHIC’
The pilot radioed to say the aircraft would not make an approved emergency landing, authorities said.