Passengers are advised to keep their seatbelts fastened during turbulence and follow instructions from cabin crew.
Singapore Airlines flight SQ 321 encountered severe turbulence at an altitude of 37,000 feet on May 21, 2024 during the London to Singapore route.
Singapore Airlines offered assistance to all injured passengers and contacted Boeing for support. Extended condolences to the family of the deceased passenger, a 73-year-old British man.
The incident occurred due to air streams traveling at significantly different speeds which is common in long-haul flights and can result in dangerous conditions for passengers and crew.
Twenty passengers were left critically injured and one person died as a result of the turbulence.
Twenty passengers were left critically injured and one person died after Singapore Airlines flight SQ 321 encountered severe turbulence at an altitude of 37,000 feet. The incident occurred on May 21, 2024, during the London to Singapore route.
Passengers described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. Andrew Davies, a passenger on board, stated that “all hell broke loose” as the plane dropped suddenly. Another passenger, Josh Silverton, sustained spinal injuries during the turbulence.
The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft encountered turbulence when air streams traveled at significantly different speeds. This phenomenon is common in long-haul flights and can result in dangerous conditions for passengers and crew.
Singapore Airlines extended its condolences to the family of the deceased passenger, a 73-year-old British man, and offered assistance to all injured passengers. The airline also contacted Boeing for support.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of long-haul flights and the importance of being prepared for unexpected turbulence. Passengers are advised to keep their seatbelts fastened during such incidents and follow instructions from cabin crew.
Sources:
CNN: ‘All hell broke loose’: Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Bloomberg: World's Most Turbulent Flight Routes Show Rough Rides Are Everywhere
AP News: Severe turbulence during Singapore Airlines flight leaves several people badly injured. One man died
Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence at 37,000 feet.
Passenger Andrew Davies described the scene as 'all hell broke loose' on board.
Accuracy
Twenty passengers were being treated in ICUs at two Bangkok hospitals after Singapore Airlines flight SQ 321 encountered severe turbulence.
One person died during the turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight SQ 321.
At least 85 people were admitted to three hospitals in Bangkok, and another 19 were treated at a local clinic.
Four of the passengers were American, and two of them were injured.
Thirteen patients were still in ICUs at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, along with seven at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital.
Thirty-six other passengers were being treated at those two hospitals, and another two were being treated at Bangkok Hospital.
Seven passengers were severely injured, 23 had moderate injuries, and 14 were treated at the airport with less serious injuries. A total of 71 people received treatment at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital.
A British man died and several passengers were injured, some severely; authorities suspect the man may have had a heart attack.
The sudden descent occurred as passengers were being served food.
Singapore Airlines extended condolences to the family of the deceased and said it was in contact with Boeing to support them.
Boeing 777 is a workhorse of aviation industry, used mainly for long-haul flights; the 777-300ER variant can carry more passengers than earlier models.
Accuracy
A Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean, descending 6,000 feet in about three minutes.
Passenger Andrew Davies described the scene as 'all hell broke loose' on board.
Many passengers were injured, including a passenger named Geoff Kitchen who died.
The incident caused the plane to drop sharply and then climb back up several times for about a minute.
Some passengers were having breakfast at the time of the incident.
Deception
(30%)
The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of the severe turbulence incident. It does not mention any potential causes or context for the turbulence, such as weather conditions or air traffic control instructions. Additionally, there is a discrepancy in the number of people treated at the hospital which raises questions about accuracy.
Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 cruising at an altitude of 37,000 feet (11,300 meters).
At one point, the Boeing 777-300ER suddenly and sharply descended to 31,000 feet (9,400 meters) over about three minutes.
Seventy-one people had been treated at Suvarnabhumi Hospital.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article does not contain any formal fallacies or appeals to authority. However, it does contain several instances of inflammatory rhetoric and dichotomous depictions. The author reports on the severe turbulence experienced by a Singapore Airlines flight without providing context for how common such incidents are, leading to an exaggerated portrayal of the event's danger. Additionally, the article contrasts the flight's descent with calm weather conditions to emphasize the unexpected nature of the incident. These examples contribute to a sensationalized narrative that may mislead readers into believing that turbulence is almost always as severe as this incident.
The article describes the sudden descent of 6,000 feet in about three minutes, emphasizing the rapid and unexpected nature of the event.
The author states 'Most people associate turbulence with heavy storms, but the most dangerous type is so-called clear air turbulence.', contrasting this with clear weather conditions to highlight the unexpected danger.
The article quotes a student on the flight as saying 'Some people hit their heads on the baggage cabins overhead and dented it. They hit the places where lights and masks are and broke straight through it.', providing a vivid, inflammatory description of the incident.
