The Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet was forced to turn back due to a malfunction in the cabin pressurization system, after passengers began suffering nosebleeds and ear pain, according to reports.
Passengers on Korean Air Flight KE189 bound for Taichung, Taiwan, reported that the plane’s systems began experiencing issues shortly after takeoff on Saturday afternoon.
Less than an hour after departure, the plane returned to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea. This was reported by Yonhap News.
As a result of the malfunction, the Boeing 737 Max 8 was forced to plummet from an altitude of more than 30,000 feet to about 9,000 feet. This was reported by Hong Kong’s Dimsum Daily.
The sudden drop caused extreme discomfort and even health problems for some of the 125 passengers on board.
At least two passengers suffered nosebleeds due to the sudden change in position, and a further 15 complained of ear pain and hyperventilation.
One of the passengers Extreme roller coaster G-force.
About 13 passengers required medical treatment, South Korean authorities said.
Despite the chaos, no serious injuries were reported among affected passengers.
Last October, Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 A similar problem occurred during a flight from Mexico City to Toronto, forcing the plane to land in Houston.
