A 73-year-old British man died, and seven people were seriously injured after a plane encountered extreme turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore. The plane was diverted to Bangkok and landed safely, but 30 people, including passengers and crew members, were injured.
The man died on the plane, and his wife was injured and taken to the hospital. The flight had 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board and had left Heathrow Airport the night before. The cause of the turbulence is unknown, but satellite data showed a strong storm forming in the area.
Turbulence-related deaths are rare, but it’s a reminder to always keep seatbelts on during flights. The airline expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and apologized for the traumatic experience of the passengers and crew. The incident has left many in a state of shock, including about 100 passengers who were not injured and were scheduled to be flown to Singapore later.
The pilot of the plane described the scene as “a mess” after it landed, and officials are still investigating the cause of the turbulence. Despite the severity of the incident, it’s a rare occurrence, and the airline is working to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew members.
