The cabin of an Ethiopian flight was depressurized! 6 people unwell and 1 hospitalized!

 Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

According to Aviationa2z, on 27 June 2025, local time, an Ethiopian Airlines flight suddenly depressurized the cabin during the flight. The flight made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India.

It is reported that the flight involved was ET640 from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mumbai, India, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registration number ET-AXS), with a total of 300 passengers and 11 crew members on board.

When the incident occurred, the plane was cruising over the Arabian Sea. The crew found that the cabin pressure dropped abnormally and the air pressure dropped to an unsafe level. The crew immediately initiated the emergency procedure. Due to the orderly and proper handling of the incident, the situation did not deteriorate further.

After the flight landed, airport medical staff immediately checked the passengers. A total of 7 people reported symptoms such as dizziness, 1 of whom was sent to the hospital, and the remaining 6 were treated on the spot and are currently in stable condition.

Ethiopian Airlines has issued a statement on the matter, confirming the incident and saying it is working with aviation regulators to investigate. Preliminary judgment points to a possible malfunction in the cabin pressurization system. Currently, the aircraft is awaiting a full technical inspection. The Indian Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA) will lead the investigation and work with Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines' engineering teams to find out the cause.

Ethiopian Airlines also praised the crew's calm and professional response and thanked Mumbai Airport for its support in medical and ground services. The airline has provided assistance to the affected passengers.