Singapore Airlines Flight : Three passengers from India affected by plane turbulence 22 May Breaking News

Singapore Airlines Flight : Three passengers from India affected by plane turbulence 22 May Breaking News

Singapore Airlines Flight horror

Can you believe it? Singapore Airlines Flight, After a terrifying experience, a rescue flight with 143 passengers and crew from SQ321 safely landed in Singapore early in the morning.

There was some serious turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight over the Indian Ocean, leading to a rapid descent of 1,800 meters in three minutes, as reported by the airline on Tuesday. Tragically, a 73-year-old British man lost his life, possibly due to a heart attack caused by the violent shaking.

The flight from London’s Heathrow Airport to Singapore on the Boeing 777 had 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board. The airline noted that three passengers were from India, but didn’t give any specifics about their situations.

The flight had to change course and make an unexpected landing in Bangkok all because of the wild turbulence and stormy weather. The authorities mentioned that a bunch of passengers got injured, and sadly, a few of them are in a really bad condition.

Majority of travelers hailed from Australia

This morning at 5:05 am (2:35 am in Indian time), a relief flight called SQ321 arrived in Singapore with 143 passengers and crew on board. Unfortunately, there are still 79 passengers and six crew members remaining in Bangkok, including individuals who are receiving medical care and their family members.

In a video message, Goh Choon Phong, the CEO of Singapore Airlines, assured that the airline is wholeheartedly committed to providing complete support and assistance to the passengers, crew members, and their families who were on board SQ321.

Passengers’ relatives can reach out to the airlines through these hotlines: +65 6542 3311 (Singapore), 1800-845-313 (Australia), and 080-0066-8194 (the United Kingdom).

Is turbulence really that dangerous?

Guy Gratton, an associate professor of aviation and the environment at Cranfield University, explains that airplanes are specifically crafted to endure even the most severe turbulence, as stated by a qualified commercial pilot.

When turbulence is intense, it can be risky for passengers due to the forceful motion that has the potential to throw anyone without a seatbelt across the cabin.

Experts in aviation safety point out that deaths and injuries due to turbulence are not common. John Strickland, a specialist in aviation, states that injuries resulting from severe turbulence are not frequent when considering the millions of flights that occur.

Goh Choon Phong, the CEO of Singapore Airlines, reported that 79 passengers and six crew members are still in Bangkok following an emergency landing. Some of them are getting medical attention for their injuries.

Goh Choon Phong, the airline’s CEO, expressed his sincere apologies to all those who were affected by the unexpected turbulence during the London-Singapore flight on Monday. In a video shared on social media, he conveyed his deep sadness regarding the incident. I’d like to extend my sincerest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Geoff Kitchen. It’s truly heartbreaking to hear about his passing during the incident. I also want to apologize for the distressing experience that all the passengers on SQ321 had to face.