Aviation boffins have warned the Mirror that turbulence is 'extremely dangerous' and it's getting worse. In a harrowing incident, at least one person has died and about 20 others were injured when a flight from London to Singapore hit "severe turbulence" as it flew into a stormy patch yesterday. The victim was today identified as a 73-year-old British man from Thornbury.
Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321 had to make an urgent touchdown in Thailand after a terrifying plunge of 6,000ft in a mere three minutes. Following the tragic event, the airline extended its "deepest condolences to the family of the deceased", reports . A rep for the airline stated: "Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft.
We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance, and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed." While turbulence is often just a bit of a jolt, in extreme cases it can wreak havoc on the aircraft and cause serious injuries to those inside. But where is it most common, and when can it turn deadly? "To put it simply, turbulence happens when the wind changes in velocity and direction," explained Captain Richard Levy, a retired pilot with four decades of experience, "If it happens suddenly, you may feel the force of it.
Turbulence can be extremely dangerous, as we've seen with the Singapore flight, but to have a death because of turbulence is extremely rar.
