Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and dozens of injuries to passengers and crew.
The Boeing 777-300ER dropped 6,000 feet during the incident, causing significant cabin damage and necessitating an emergency diversion to Bangkok.
The turbulence, possibly caused by storms over Myanmar, highlights the rare but serious risks, with authorities emphasizing the importance of keeping seat belts fastened.
One person was killed and dozens injured when an airliner encountered severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore on Tuesday.
According to aviation officials, Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 took off from London Heathrow Airport (EGLL) on Monday evening with 211 passengers and 18 crew on board. The flight normally takes 13 hours.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
