Qantas plane fell 200m in 20 seconds
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The pilot of the Qantas plane was forced to make an emergency landing near Exmouth. (Channel 7)
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says the Qantas aircraft involved in a mid-air emergency on Tuesday fell about 200 metres in 20 seconds before returning to cruising level.
The flight data recorder also indicated it made a second 122m descent over 16 seconds.
Forty-six passengers were injured in the incident, 20 of them seriously.
Seven passengers are still being treated at the Royal Perth, Sir Charles Gardiner and Fremantle hospitals for injuries including cuts, fractures and spinal damage.
Qantas will refund the cost of every passenger's ticket and give them a free travel voucher, as well as contacting injured passengers about paying for medical and other expenses.
It is thought a computer problem may have caused the incident.
