One person is dead and 30 are injured after severe turbulence strikes Singapore Airlines flight

One person died at the scene of an Singapore Airlines flight that the airline announced on Tuesday had experienced intense turbulence during a flight that was flying from London from London to Singapore.

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May 21, 2024 01:59 PM

One person died and another 30 were injured aboard an Singapore Airlines flight that experienced extreme turbulent airon the flight that was flying from London to Singapore the airline reported on Tuesday.

The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was diverted to Bangkok according to an announcement posted on the Singapore Airlines Facebook page. There have been reports of several people having been injured, Singapore Airlines said but did not provide a number. The airline said that there were 211 passengers and 18 crew members were aboard.

The sole person to die was an 73-year-old British man, the General Director of Suvarnabhumi Airport Kittipong Kittikachorn said on Tuesday.

The flight took off from Bangkok in Bangkok at around 3:45 p.m. local time (4:45 a.m. ET) Tuesday.

“As of 1950hrs Singapore time on 21 May 2024, 18 individuals have been hospitalised. Another 12 are being treated in hospitals,” the latest update from Singapore Airlines said.

“The remaining passengers and crew are being examined and given treatment, where necessary, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok,” the company stated in its announcement.

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam posted an announcement through his official social media pages in which he expressed “condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

“We do not have the details of those affected, but know that the government ministries and agencies, as well as SIA, are doing their utmost to support all those affected and working with the authorities in Bangkok, where the plane had been diverted to,” Shanmugaratnam stated.

Singapore’s Minister of Transport Chee Hong Tat said Chee Hong Tat is “deeply saddened to learn about the incident,” in an update on social media.

“Ministry of Transport, Singapore, Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport officials as well as SIA [Singapore Airlines] staff are providing support to the affected passengers and their families,” he added.

It is caused by a plane flying through air masses that are swarming that move at different speeds.

In the event of moderate or light turbulence, passengers may feel pressure on their seatbelts, and unsecure items may move through within the area.

In extreme instances, the force of turbulence could throw passengers across the cabin, causing grave injuries and even death.

In the month of March, 2023, intense turbulent conditions caused by a private aircraft led to the death of an former White House official, just days after seven passengers were taken to hospitals following an private flight was struck by significant turbulent.

In the month of July 2023, seven passengers were injured during an Hawaiian Airlines flight to Sydney, Australia, when the plane was swayed by intense turbulence. 36 passengers were injured during an Hawaiian Airlines flight from Arizona to Honolulu in December 2022 and 20 were hospitalized in emergency rooms.

A study published in September 2022 suggests that clear-air turbulence will grow substantially across the globe over 2050-2080. This will be particular along the most frequent routes for flights. The most powerful type of turbulence is expected to grow the fastest.

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1 person killed, dozens injured as a Singapore Airlines flight encounters extreme turbulent conditions

A person died, and scores of people were injured as an Singapore Airlines flight originating from London experienced extreme turbulence, which forced it to change its route the flight to Thailand at the beginning of Monday.

By Steven Yablonski

May 21, 2024 12:11 PM

BANGKOK – One person was killed and dozens of people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight originating from London encountered extreme turbulence and was forced to divert to Thailand on Monday.

Singapore Airlines said in an update on Facebook the flight #321 that was departing at the London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), was heading towards Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) when it experienced “sudden, extreme turbulence” over the Irrawaddy Basin around an hour into the journey. The height was around 37,000 feet.

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The pilot later declared medical emergency and diverted the plane in the direction of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok.

“We can confirm that there were multiple injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft,” the airline added.

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Singapore Airlines said 18 people were hospitalized and 12 more were being admitted to local hospitals. The remaining crew members and passengers were being evaluated and treated.

There were 171 passengers from 17 nations comprising those from the U.S., and 18 crew members aboard the flight at the time the incident occurred.

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“Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased,” the airline stated. “We deeply apologize for the traumatic experience that our passengers and crew members suffered on this flight. We are providing all necessary assistance during this difficult time.”

An Singapore Airlines team is headed to Bangkok to offer additional assistance and the airline stated it is working with local authorities in the investigation.