Korean Air flight drops almost 27,000ft in 15 minutes injuring 17 people
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Korean Air flight drops almost 27,000ft in 15 minutes injuring 17 people

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Korean Air flight had to be diverted due to a severe fault on Saturday after it descended 26,900ft in just 15 minutes, resulting in the hospitalisation of 17 passengers. Passengers on the Korean Air flight KE189 finally arrived safely in Taichung, Taiwan, a day after it was diverted back to the Incheon International Airport. Korean Air, in a statement shared with The Independent, said: “17 passengers have been attended to by medical professionals in Korea, and have been discharged without severe injuries.” The flight with 125 passengers onboard was scheduled to fly to Taiwan at around 4.45pm local time on 22 June. Last year, Korean Air confirmed on its website that it would be “measuring the average weight of passengers along with their carry-on items for flight safety”.

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Investigation after Boeing 737 plane plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Investigation after Boeing 737 plane plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds

The Independent  

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Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurization problems
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurization problems

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — A Korean Air flight to Taiwan was forced to return to Incheon airport west of Seoul after a sudden depressurization on the plane, a Boeing 737 Max 8, the transport ministry said Tuesday. The ministry said 19 of the 133 people aboard the flight Saturday were sent to hospitals due to ear pain and nosebleeds, but …

Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurization problems
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurization problems

The Independent  

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Probe finds Singapore Airlines plane fell 178 feet in 5 seconds leaving passengers ‘airborne’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Probe finds Singapore Airlines plane fell 178 feet in 5 seconds leaving passengers ‘airborne’

The Hindu  

The Singapore Airline’s flight caught in severe turbulence last week dropped 178 feet in less than 5 seconds, Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau has found in its preliminary investigation. The sudden drop in altitude “likely caused the injuries to the crew and passengers” onboard the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that was heading from London to Singapore, the TSIB said in a …

Singapore airlines flight turbulence: Probe finds 178ft drop in five seconds likely caused injuries
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore airlines flight turbulence: Probe finds 178ft drop in five seconds likely caused injuries

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 endured 19 seconds of extreme turbulence that included a drop …

REVEALED! What causes Singapore Airlines flight sharp altitude drop while cruising at its top speed I DETAILS
6 months, 3 weeks ago

REVEALED! What causes Singapore Airlines flight sharp altitude drop while cruising at its top speed I DETAILS

India TV News  

Preliminary findings released on Wednesday of an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence last week showed that a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries. Singapore Airlines flight investigation report The May 21 flight on a Boeing plane carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing …

G-force changes likely cause of Singapore flight injuries, probe finds
6 months, 3 weeks ago

G-force changes likely cause of Singapore flight injuries, probe finds

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of passengers suffered injuries on a Singapore Airlines flight due to “rapid changes” in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop, a preliminary investigation has found. A 73-year-old British man died of a suspected heart attack and dozens of passengers were injured last week when Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was buffeted by severe turbulence, forcing the plane to make …

What caused severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight, resulting in one death? | Explainer
7 months ago

What caused severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight, resulting in one death? | Explainer

ABP News  

On May 21, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean, resulting in the death of a 73-year-old British national and injuring several others. Tracking data captured by Flightradar24, a live flight tracker, revealed that Flight SQ321 was flying at an altitude of 37,000 feet at the time of the incident. According to …

Six Brits on Singapore Airlines flight still fighting for their lives as survivors describe ‘sheer terror’
7 months ago

Six Brits on Singapore Airlines flight still fighting for their lives as survivors describe ‘sheer terror’

The Independent  

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Three minutes of terror in the skies: Interactive flight map shows how Singapore Airlines jet plummeted 6,000ft in 180 horrifying seconds after hitting turbulence and air pocket over Andaman Sea
7 months ago

Three minutes of terror in the skies: Interactive flight map shows how Singapore Airlines jet plummeted 6,000ft in 180 horrifying seconds after hitting turbulence and air pocket over Andaman Sea

Daily Mail  

Passengers travelling on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from Heathrow awoke on Tuesday morning to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, totally oblivious to the horror about to unfold. In pictures of the aftermath, one air stewardess was seen with blood over her face The interior of Singapore Airline flight SG321 is pictured after emergency landing The interior of Singapore Airlines flight SG321 …

Aviation experts to begin probe of Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that left British man dead
7 months ago

Aviation experts to begin probe of Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that left British man dead

Hindustan Times  

BANGKOK — Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok Wednesday to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and crew around the cabin, leaving a British man dead and dozens others injured. Aviation experts to begin probe of Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that left British man dead Twenty people remained in …

Passengers describe turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight
7 months ago

Passengers describe turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Passengers on the Singapore Airlines flight that descended sharply after hitting severe turbulence described the “sheer terror” of the aircraft shuddering, loose items flying and people wrenched so badly that 20 remained Wednesday in intensive care. He said it could have been “way worse.” The British man said he was so scared that he bought in-flight internet access …

Most of passengers from battered Singapore Airlines jetliner arrive in Singapore from Bangkok
7 months ago

Most of passengers from battered Singapore Airlines jetliner arrive in Singapore from Bangkok

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Singapore Airlines said a relief plane flew into Singapore early Wednesday morning with most of the passengers who were on a flight that was battered by severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok after one man died and dozens of people were injured. The airline’s CEO, Goh Choon Phong, said …

Singapore Airlines death: Briton describes screams and lacerations on chaotic flight that plunged 6,000ft in fatal turbulence
7 months ago

Singapore Airlines death: Briton describes screams and lacerations on chaotic flight that plunged 6,000ft in fatal turbulence

The Independent  

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Singapore Airlines flight horror: 3 Indians among passengers hit by plane turbulence
7 months ago

Singapore Airlines flight horror: 3 Indians among passengers hit by plane turbulence

Hindustan Times  

A Singapore Airlines flight experienced severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean, causing it to descend 1,800 meters in three minutes, the airline reported on Tuesday. Most passengers were from Australia According to the carrier, the nationalities of the passengers are as follows: 56 from Australia, 2 from Canada, 1 from Germany, 3 from India, 2 from Indonesia, 1 from Iceland, …

Videos show ’severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight: ’Blood everywhere, flight attendant thrown off’
7 months ago

Videos show ’severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight: ’Blood everywhere, flight attendant thrown off’

Live Mint  

Chaos unfolded on Tuesday when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore suffered a sudden drop. Sharing the video on X, the news channel said, “This is the moment a flight attendant was thrown to the ceiling of the plane after violent turbulence.” Several others on social media claimed that “passengers were flung to the ceiling when it experienced …

Singapore Airlines crew were 'stoic, did everything they could': Passenger on turbulence nightmare at 37,000 feet
7 months ago

Singapore Airlines crew were 'stoic, did everything they could': Passenger on turbulence nightmare at 37,000 feet

Hindustan Times  

A passenger on the Singapore Airlines flight from London that hit severe turbulence on Tuesday recalled the horror the passengers and the crew went through during the extreme weather. The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft of Singapore Airlines, from London is seen on tarmac after requesting an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International airport, A male passenger was killed and 30 injured, …

Brit describes carnage on turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines as passengers battled in vain to revive man with CPR while others were left with 'bleeding ears' and 'screaming in pain' when jet plunged 6,
7 months ago

Brit describes carnage on turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines as passengers battled in vain to revive man with CPR while others were left with 'bleeding ears' and 'screaming in pain' when jet plunged 6,

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Passengers have described the carnage that unfolded when a Singapore Airlines jet plummeted 6,000ft amid terrifying turbulence - leaving one passenger dead and 30 injured. Pictured: The plane and ambulances are seen on the tarmac at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok today A passenger onboard a Singapore Airlines …

Singapore Airlines flight dropped 6,000 feet in turbulence horror that left 1 dead, several injured
7 months ago

Singapore Airlines flight dropped 6,000 feet in turbulence horror that left 1 dead, several injured

Hindustan Times  

A Singapore Airlines flight going from London to Singapore underwent severe turbulence due to bad weather conditions. A Singapore Airlines flight was going from London to Singapore. Due to the extreme turbulence, the flight was required to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok at 3:45pm local time. Thai immigration police stated that medical staff boarded the plane to …

1 dead, 30 injured as severe turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
7 months ago

1 dead, 30 injured as severe turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight

Live Mint  

A Singapore Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on Tuesday due to severe turbulence. “Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321, operating from London to Singapore on 20 May 2024, encountered severe turbulence en-route. The Singapore Airlines took to social media platforms to share its hotline numbers for “relatives seeking information”. “Following tonight's event on Flight 1282, we have …

1 Dead After Singapore Airlines Flight Suffers Severe Mid-Air Turbulence, 3 Indians Among 70 Injured
7 months ago

1 Dead After Singapore Airlines Flight Suffers Severe Mid-Air Turbulence, 3 Indians Among 70 Injured

News 18  

A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 other passengers were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London was struck by severe turbulence and plunged 6,000 feet in the span of some a few minutes Tuesday over the Indian Ocean. The Boeing 777-300ER flight from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, with 211 passengers and 18 crew members aboard, …

1 dead, many injured in severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight from London
7 months ago

1 dead, many injured in severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight from London

Hindustan Times  

One person died and several sustained injuries after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence due to bad weather conditions. Singapore Airlines confirmed in a Facebook post that its flight SQ321 was en route from Heathrow Airport to Singapore when it experienced severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport at 3:45pm local time. …

Severe turbulence during Singapore Airlines flight leaves several people badly injured. One man died
7 months ago

Severe turbulence during Singapore Airlines flight leaves several people badly injured. One man died

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet in about three minutes, the carrier said Tuesday. The Boeing 777 flight from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, with 211 passengers and 18 crew members aboard, was diverted and landed in stormy weather in Bangkok. Singapore Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat in a …

'Suddenly flight started tilting up, there was shaking': Singapore Airlines flight made 'dramatic drop' – India TV
7 months ago

'Suddenly flight started tilting up, there was shaking': Singapore Airlines flight made 'dramatic drop' – India TV

India TV News  

There was little warning of the chaos that was about to be unleashed onboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ321. With around three hours left on the journey from London to Singapore, Malaysian student Dzafran Azmir got the uneasy feeling the Boeing 777-300R plane was tilting upwards and beginning to shake. "Suddenly there was a very dramatic drop so everyone seated and …

Singapore Airlines SQ321 cruising at 37,000 ft falls to 31,000 ft in 3 mins: What went wrong?
7 months ago

Singapore Airlines SQ321 cruising at 37,000 ft falls to 31,000 ft in 3 mins: What went wrong?

India TV News  

The ill-fated Singapore Airlines had taken off from London's Heathrow Airport on Tuesday Singapore with 211 passengers and 18 crew on board. According to flight data collected by FlightRadar24, the Singapore Airlines flight maintained a steady altitude of 37,000 feet. At least 83 passengers were killed in 2000 It is worth mentioning that the last Singapore Airlines fatalities were in …

Singapore Airlines horror: Shocking videos, photos of air turbulence surface I WATCH
7 months ago

Singapore Airlines horror: Shocking videos, photos of air turbulence surface I WATCH

India TV News  

A Singapore Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday had fallen into an air pocket in Thai airspace before it encountered turbulence, with one man killed and seven people critically injured on board, a senior airport official said. VIDEO: Passengers carried out of flight SQ321 after making emergency landing in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport general manager Kittipong …

One dead as Singapore Airlines flight from London hit by severe turbulence
7 months ago

One dead as Singapore Airlines flight from London hit by severe turbulence

Al Jazeera  

There were 211 passengers on board the Boeing 777-300ER, which made an emergency landing in Bangkok. One person has died and dozens of others were injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence, officials and the airline said. The flight fell into an air pocket while cabin crew were serving breakfast before it …

Felt suffocated: Man who opened emergency door on S Korea flight says he 'wanted to get off quickly'
1 year, 6 months ago

Felt suffocated: Man who opened emergency door on S Korea flight says he 'wanted to get off quickly'

India Today  

A passenger who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea told police that he felt suffocated and tried to get off the plane quickly as it approached landing, according to reports. Yonhap news agency reported that during questioning, the man informed the police that he felt suffocated and desired to exit the plane swiftly. READ | …

Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport
2 years, 2 months ago

Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A damaged Korean Air plane remained stuck in the grass at a central Philippine airport Monday after it overshot a runway in rainy weather the night before. “We always prioritize safety in all of our operations, and we truly regret the stress and inconvenience brought to our passengers,” Korean Air President Woo Keehong said in a statement. …

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe
2 years, 2 months ago

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Korean Air plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines late Sunday, but authorities said all 173 people on board were safe. “All passengers are safe and being attended by ground personnel,” the Philippine aviation agency said in a statement. The Airbus A330 from Incheon, South Korea, attempted to land twice …

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe
2 years, 2 months ago

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe

The Independent  

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