CNBC AI News, July 1st.
A flight bound for Tokyo from Shanghai Pudong International Airport experienced a mid-air malfunction, forcing an emergency landing. Flight JL8696/IJ004, operated by Spring Airlines and scheduled to arrive at Narita International Airport at 21:35 on June 30th, reportedly encountered an issue approximately one hour after takeoff. Initial reports suggest a potential oil pressure system failure.
Accounts from passengers describe a rapid descent of an estimated 8,000 meters, with some experiencing significant ear discomfort. Oxygen masks were deployed in the cabin, and cabin crew were observed reassuring passengers during the alarming incident. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Kansai International Airport, where passengers remain on board as the situation is being addressed.
Footage circulating online appears to show oxygen masks deployed in the cabin as flight attendants attended to passengers. Spring Airlines confirmed to media outlets around 21:00 that the flight had experienced an in-flight technical issue and was diverted. Publicly available information indicates the flight was operated by a Boeing 737 aircraft. Further details regarding the cause and subsequent arrangements are pending.
In response to widespread discussion on the matter, Spring Airlines issued a statement addressing a social media claim of a misreported 3,000-meter descent. The airline clarified that its flight codes begin with “9C” and asserted that all its flights are operating normally. The specific details of the incident, including the reported altitude change, are subject to the airline’s official communication.
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