A tragic incident occurred on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore when severe turbulence struck, resulting in one passenger’s death and 71 injuries. The Boeing 777-300ER encountered turbulence over Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Basin, causing chaos in the cabin as passengers and crew were thrown around. The turbulence lasted only a few seconds but left a scene of devastation with injuries ranging from cuts to severe shock among the passengers.
Among the injured was a 73-year-old British man who later passed away from a suspected heart condition. Passengers described the harrowing experience, with one recalling the chaos of items flying through the air and passengers screaming. The airline diverted the flight to Bangkok, where medical assistance was provided to the injured, and subsequent flights were arranged for the remaining passengers. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the turbulence, with authorities from both Singapore and the United States involved in the process.
