Influencer Editorial Team
A tragic incident occurred on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, resulting in one passenger’s death and injuries to 30 others due to severe turbulence. Singapore Airlines has confirmed the fatality and provided details about the event.
Flight SQ321, which departed from Heathrow Airport in London on Monday, encountered severe turbulence mid-flight. The Boeing 777-300 ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was diverted to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, where it landed at 3:45 pm (local time) on Tuesday.
Singapore Airlines expressed its condolences to the deceased passenger’s family and stated, “We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing… Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft.” The airline is coordinating with local Thai authorities to offer medical support and has dispatched a team to Bangkok to provide additional assistance as needed.
Aviation experts noted that injuries from turbulence typically occur when passengers are not wearing seatbelts and the crew cannot provide advance warnings due to unpredictable weather conditions. In these scenarios, passengers may be thrown around the cabin, leading to significant injuries.
This incident recalls a similar event in May of the previous year when turbulence on an Air India flight from Delhi to Sydney resulted in injuries to several passengers. Following that incident, the pilots were temporarily removed from duty pending an investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of wearing seatbelts during flights and the unpredictable nature of turbulence. Singapore Airlines is actively working to support the affected passengers and crew while cooperating with local authorities to address the situation comprehensively.
