Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Singapore Airlines’ flight from London faced staggering turbulence, forcing a shocking emergency landing in Bangkok with one fatality and several injuries reported. A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday due to extreme turbulence, the airline confirmed. Tragically, a 73-year-old British passenger died during the incident, and several others sustained injuries.
While the airline did not disclose the exact number of injuries, Thai media reported around 30 injured passengers. Thai authorities later confirmed the deceased passenger’s identity. Indian Nationals Among Passengers on Singapore Airlines Flight Among the 229 passengers on board the flight, at least three were Indian nationals, the airline revealed.
The Boeing 777-300ER experienced “sudden extreme turbulence” over the Irrawaddy Basin at an altitude of 37,000 feet. The incident resulted in severe head injuries for seven individuals, one of whom was a crew member who required hospitalization. Details of the Incident and Flight Diversion The aircraft, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was en route to Singapore when it encountered the turbulence.
Following the event, the plane diverted to Bangkok and landed safely at 3:45 PM local time on 21 May 2024. Singapore Airlines provided this information via a statement on their social media platform. Historical Context of Singapore Airlines Incidents The last fatal.
