Archive · 2 Aug 2025
LATAM Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing in LA After RAT Deployment
A LATAM Airlines plane flying to Chile had to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles.
During the flight, a backup power system called the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) came out, which is like a small windmill that helps power important systems when the plane has problems.
The plane circled over the ocean for a while before landing safely.
The RAT is used when the plane loses power.
Now, investigators are trying to figure out what caused the issue.
A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner made an emergency landing in Los Angeles.
The aircraft was en route to Santiago, Chile.
The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was deployed during the flight.
The RAT provides backup power in emergencies like electrical failure.
The incident is under investigation; LATAM has not released a statement.
- Who
- A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
- What
- A LATAM Boeing 787-8 made an emergency landing with the RAT deployed.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Why
- The deployment of the RAT, indicating a significant onboard systems issue, such as total electrical failure or severe power loss.
- Airline
- LATAM Airlines
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Original Destination
- Santiago, Chile (SCL)
- Landing Location
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Emergency System
- Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployed
- RAT Function
- Provides backup electrical and hydraulic power
