73-year-old man dies after turbulence on UK flight to Singapore

A 73-year-old British man died onboard a flight from London to Singapore after the plane hit 'sudden extreme turbulence.'
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[@lilyrose7082]

Plummeted 7000 feet and it didn’t break apart? The rest of the passengers are all lucky to be alive! This is so sad 😢

[@RyanA.B.]

7000 feet over the course of 5 minutes, not sure why they left out that detail

[@lilyrose7082]

@@RyanA.B. they didn’t leave it out. The reporter stated that 😂

[@jgcalc]

​@@lilyrose7082they didn't say it was over 5 minutes. They just said dropped 7000 feet 😳

[@jackmorris1068]

That wasn't due to the turbulence it was a controlled descent media talking shit as usual

[@memmener]

I’m amazed at how much stress a plane can withstand and not just break apart.

[@gianni_schicchi]

Must’ve been an older production model from Boeing.

[@CGH250]

Report today said he died from heart attack. ❤️🙏

[@drowe2]

Of course that’s what the airline is going to say. Let’s see what the autopsy says - remember this was a Boeing flight

[@andy70d35]

He had a serious heart condition, wish these useless sensationalising news stations would get their facts correct before saying he was killed. If his heart condition was as severe as was reported on another channel, then for health reasons he should NOT have been on a long hall flight.

[@andy70d35]

@@drowe2 He had a serious heart condition. Already been confirmed.

[@AffectionateFruitBowl-ri5uk]

My brother was an Air Force pilot and he told us to keepp our seat belt on during a flight. Now I know why.

[@galatea5455]

It surprises me that people still take their seat belts off on a flight given that this can happen (even though it's not common). I loosen mine a little for comfort, but never take it completely off; I work with patients who have brain injuries, I don't want to be one of them.

[@shurrackia742]

Exactly. You can even have it snug and it’s not that bad to have on, just constricts the movement a bit but I’d rather that than to fly up into the ceiling.

[@lordjim3109]

So you never go to bathroom, right?

[@teridoster5840]

Same

[@galatea5455]

​@@lordjim3109 Unless it's a 10+ hour flight, no. But obviously using a bathroom (or being the flight attendants who have to be up) is different thank unbuckling just to sit in your seat as was clearly the case here by all the damage to the overhead compartments above the seats.

[@kathyrama4570]

How terrifying. So sorry for the victims family and friends.

[@single55]

F the seatbelt sign. On or off ,buckle up at all times unless you're taking a piss. They should even have seatbelts on the toilets .

[@insertcognomen]

Thats what they tell you. Have your seat belt on whenever you're seated. The seat belt sign means return to your seat if you're not in it

[@charleslanphier8094]

400 mph 25,000 feet in the air you think maybe you should wear a seat belt?

[@user-je7ot6ju9r]

If my car was going 400mph I'd have a seatbelt on.

[@mri3384]

I ALWAYS wear a seat belt and minimize bathroom time on flight.

[@G2Bryce]

7,000 foot drop? I've hit turbulence before but nothing that extreme. I will reconsider flying and only do so from now on when absolutely necessary.

[@craigdrums]

The news: “let’s head to the airport to ask people about to fly about turbulence.”

[@donkeydump63]

I can't begin to imagine the scene inside the plane cabin while this was happening.

[@barefaceguddah]

I feel bad rest up old man

[@wholovesbachata1593]

Always, always, always wear that seatbelt. Don’t even use the restroom.

[@jonbaker3728]

Yup, just piss on the floor but keep your seat belt on.

[@dkg_gdk]

That wont prevent the heart attack

[@raeraebadfingers]

​@@jonbaker3728I only pee on the floor with my seat belt on

[@ratherb_skating7145]

Lol what's the longest flight you've been on?

[@ItsHally95]

Just got back 2 weeks ago from a 12-hour non-stop flight 💀💀💀

[@michaelshubr4084]

Wonder how many doors are damaged on the overhead luggage bins by folks trying to make them shut on a piece of luggage way too large to fit-then they come open in a turbulence situation like this?

[@sansui77]

Airline crew should measure all cabin bags before being boarded. This will teach passengers to read the rules before boarding.

[@sookie4195]

A heart attack didn’t cause that dent to the overhead storage bin.

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

Cause and effect dude. Not effect then cause.

[@andy70d35]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sturmavk]

Terrible. I always stay buckled up post takeoff.

[@johnmarksuarez83]

You should always have that belt on even if that belt sign isn't on or if you're not comfortable, or if you're sleeping.

[@englishincontext4025]

At cabin crew training school I was told about 'clear air turbulence'. I was on 747s for BA. Thankfully I never experienced it. For those who aren't sure, clear air turbulence is a column of low air pressure in which the aircraft loses lift, and drops like a stone. When the aircraft reaches a layers of higher pressure, the drop ceases - though (I was told) if the drop is long enough the wings can be torn off. Though I've never heard of that happening even though I flew back in the 1970s, so there have been plenty of years for these incidents to come to light if they did happen. Aircraft are built to withstand enormous stress - and when you see the wings flexing and engines wobbling they are DESIGNED to do that. Ordinary turbulence is far less serious, and sometimes it can be the result of a tail-wind, especially flying west to east. Crew love tailwinds because they speed up the aircraft and reduce the flight time. Though it can get bumpy. As for the passenger's comment that she watches how the cabin crew react in order to judge the severity of an event, I'm afraid we're trained NOT to show alarm or panic, even when something serious is happening. That's key to helping to minimise panic among the passengers. Sorry. We lie.

[@JacquelineB-vs9xx]

That’s why you are told to wear your seatbelt even when the seatbelt sign is off as turbulence can happen at any time. So, please don’t try and put the blame on the airline, and this has nothing to do with it being a Boeing aircraft? All airplanes experience turbulence , it being a Boeing plane has nothing to do with what happened.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

That's true but they don't plunge 7,000 ft. every day or no one would fly. I stay calm because I know where I am going if the plane doesn't make it.

[@sansui77]

@@kurtsherrick2066You should consider writing a book. I’ll definitely buy it. 😂

[@juicyjules7409]

Ugh 7000 feet 🐾!! 😢😮

[@F35Nerd]

I usually take off my seatbelt when the sign is off, and wait until either the captain turns it back on again or I feel turbulence, but I think I'll keep it on throughout the flight next time I fly.

[@DMBall]

The fact that it's so unusual points up the extraordinary safety record these days of passenger airliners.

[@anitakinnear6735]

Unusual? Do you listen to the news? They only report what they MUST report, because they’re trying to preserve their customers’ trust. After our airline manufacturers decided to switch from safety goals to stock price goals, as a result of the disastrous deregulation from the Regan years, nothing has been the same. When will people learn that deregulation protects YOU, the consumer.

[@adventureswitheddie6444]

Turbulence 1 Boeing 400plus

[@skyedog24]

It's turbulence not the airliners it would have happened to any plane that was going through this convective storm the nose cone radar can only see initial convective whether anything that is beyond that is not in view because the reflectivity of the weather that is in front of the plane is not going to allow any convective weather that follows what is being seen . In other words if you have a box in front of you and you're looking into it you can't see all of the different boxes that are behind the box in front of you.

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

Clear air turbulence, or even normal turbulence *isn't unusual at all*. Just that this time a lot of people were thrown about, due them not wearing seatbelts. Happened to my work colleague a few years ago on a trip from UK to Germany.

[@HS-vr7cq]

I used to think, why the h are we wearing seat belts in planes. Now I know.

[@AbbyS-vn5mu]

PLEASE stop flying with Boeing.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Always wear your seat belt no matter what.

[@lordjim3109]

And remember, wet yourself but never leave your seat no matter what, right?

[@dandeflavis7004]

Another Boeing plane, kinda makes you wonder how many more whistle blowers do we need before something changes

[@richardpark3054]

This is not a aircraft issue, it's a weather issue.

[@sookie4195]

I believe Boeing makes almost all planes so there you go. Don’t travel.

[@gwills9337]

@@richardpark3054yeah sure

[@richardpark3054]

@@gwills9337 Are you on speaking terms with reality? Or completely divorced? Good luck.

[@nuclearrabbit1]

Flying near convective activity can be tricky.

[@johnaverill5444]

Not wearing seat belt?

[@Sharauni]

I wish the news would stop saying the man was killed, he was not killed, he died, there is a difference. A heart attack due to understandable panic does not mean he was killed. I am sorry for him and his family, but clear air pockets are unpredictable and the pilots and flight crew did their best in a bad situation.

[@michaelrogers6404]

Imagine the plane running into air

[@YoonHangKimMD]

😢

[@maxwellcrazycat9204]

I always keep my seatbelt buckled while seated.

[@MiguelPerez-tl7gy]

Most turbulences are announced in advance by the pilot. All passengers most remain seated during turbulence until further notice. (Although they said he died of a heart attack). My condolences to the family of the deceased.

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

The pilot apparently relayed the bad weather information to the cabin crew, who made an announcement and put the seatbelt sign on. But the first occurrence of the turbulence happened very very shortly after that announcement, and many people had not been able to fasten up quickly enough.

[@cloudstreets1396]

What is an air pocket?

[@richardpark3054]

There is no such thing as an 'air pocket'. It's just turbulence. I've had a pilot license since 1989.

[@raeraebadfingers]

Air pocket is a simple way of saying a localized difference in air pressure I believe. I don't think it's a real term

[@cloudstreets1396]

@@raeraebadfingers air pressure? Interesting that it could do such a thing. Thanks for the info

[@raeraebadfingers]

@@cloudstreets1396 yeah sorry about that other dude, pilots should be ambassador's, should be able to talk to people that don't understand what's going on and explain it in easier terms but they sound bitter versus wanting to help someone understand. Not the kind of attitude I'd want my pilot to have personally.

[@masonmax1000]

@@richardpark3054 this comment isn't really directed toward you but to further back what your saying so nobody can say shiz... turbulence is air movement created by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather fronts or thunderstorms. It can be unexpected and can happen when the sky appears to be clear. also the airliner probably hit what we call wind-shear. simply put wind shear is a wind direction and/or speed change over a vertical or horizontal distance. It is significant when it causes changes to an aircraft's headwind or tailwind such that the aircraft is abruptly displaced from its intended flight path and substantial control action is required to correct it.

[@dundada7316]

Those people probably crab on their pants, never fly again

[@marcostovar7968]

Always keep the seat belt fastened during the flight.

[@sevenmiller9042]

What kind of plane. Say what?

[@LawandOrder-fi5xk]

The old man should have just stayed home.

[@malus1426]

02:06 I don't know how you can possibly drive to Singapore

[@bearowen5480]

There's no such thing as "an air pocket". I frankly find it hard to believe that an airline "spokesman" would be ignorant enough of issues involving flying to use the term "air pocket".

[@MH-fb5kr]

you mad bro?

[@mikeylikesit6622]

@@MH-fb5krare you? Did you read what he said ?😂 hahaaa

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

@@mikeylikesit6622 I think bear man is having PMS.

[@ekop1778]

BOEING KNOWS HOW TOO MAKE EVERYDAY NEWS EVERY WEEK SINCE JANUARY

[@dia3375]

New planes should figure out safer plastic above the head. And laboratory and staff safety. Sad the captain didn’t have time to turn on the seat belt busy coping the situation.

[@jonnwins]

I’m going to be choosing flights that use Airbus, NOT Boeing anything!

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

What about hot air balloons?

[@Reggiezackjup]

Omg

[@jlanderson21257]

Poor man, he may have even had his seat belt on. But never ever take off your seat belt on an airplane.

[@rubenjames2886]

Game over

[@aylf47]

Passengers should have their seat belts on all time unless going to the bathroom. Sadly, passengers off their seat belts or walk around the most during meal time

[@donabelanderson1899]

Always wear your seatbelt!

[@Ken-lp9qt]

I wonder what they were serving for breakfast when the turbulence hit. Scrambled eggs maybe?

[@postHocErgoHelocopter]

Should’ve had a seat belt

[@apborick5796]

It amazes me that Pilots are not required to wear their seatbelts (harnesses) at all times. What would happen to the passengers if the Pilots were thrown out of their seats & injured by turbulence?

[@richardpark3054]

I'm a pilot for almost 35 years and I unbuckle my seatbelt & shoulder harness when I'm getting out of my plane.

[@gotmyonu1027]

Best airline in the world...... Mother nature won't care.

[@zhuzzir]

First of all, my deepest condolences to the family of deceased, and to the rest of passengers n flight crews for their ordeal. On the other hand, its Boeing's right? R they sure its a turbulence, NOT another door falled-out?!

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

I have been in a plane crash it’s very scary. I will say Jesus Christ was on that flight. ✈️ he gave me peace beyond my own understanding. Our magnetic poles are shifting and it’s going to get worse. That a the solar flares. Be in prayer out there. ❤

[@helenpauls1496]

No way. That fella can float.

[@sansui77]

Can you please relay your flight crash experience? Our faith in Jesus will grow strong after your explanation? Please reveal !!

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

@@sansui77 yes , my husband was sent to San Diego to train for a job that would take us to Florida to live. My daughter was 6 months old. We had lived in Southern California before and I thought why not fly out. He was to be there 1 month. And it was probably the last opportunity to visit my friends in California before settling down in Florida. And I did want to show off my pretty little girl. Who was only 6 weeks when we had moved to Tennessee. I purchased 1 seat. My daughter was to stay in my lap. But in big planes there are seats near the front that face each other so parents traveling with small children can let them play in the floor once off the ground and everything is safe. We refueled in Dallas. And headed to San Diego with an arrival time at about 5:00 pm. But we kept going in the loop , lining up to land but would go right back up. I could see the gas station right there by the airport, every thing looked ok. But the airport was saying it’s not safe to land. That fog was setting in. We tried multiple times to land and soon it was really dark. We then went north and tried to land at an air force base but they refused saying the fog was too thick. Then we ended up at LAX. Los Angeles had closed the airport due to fog. No one was there. That’s when our pilot told us we are almost out of fuel. No fuel and no airport to land I thought we might end up in the ocean. 🌊 the flight attendant got down in my face and said “ do not let go of your baby”. Keep your flotation equipment around you ! Then the 2 flight attendant opened a big cabinet up at the front of the plane. It was full of tiny liquor bottles. They threw out the bottles to everyone who wanted them. I heard crying. And praying in every language. But suddenly I became very aware that my life could end quickly and I became overjoyed. The thought of seeing Jesus Christ just seemed so much more important. I was not scared at all. I felt completely safe and overjoyed. Then our pilot turned on the intercom so we could hear everything. That’s when he announced that we are now out of fuel. We could hear him screaming for someone to turn on runway lights. But LAX was closed and no one was still there at the airport to turn on lights. He said I’m going to try to land ! Then he said “ Oh My God ! “ The landing gear will not come down. The fight attendants were strapped in to their seats at the front of the plane now facing us. They look terrified! I looked at my daughter in my arms and I began to pray. 🙏🏻. ( Please God save my daughter. She has not had a chance to live her life. I understand if you can’t save me but please let her live. ) We hit belly down the wing where we were setting hit first. It hit HARD ! I felt my body go in every direction all at once. Still holding my daughter tight to me. We were in a crash landing with no fuel no landing gear. There is so much more to this story. I do promise to write a book about it. There are many details. Especially after we exited the plane. ✈️ there I was in LA and I should have landed in San Diego 7 hours earlier. What I will say is God was with us on that plane. He gave me so much peace & unimaginable joy. He saved me so I could raise my daughter. And go on to have more children. I do suffer with a spinal injury. I am now disabled. One day I will write the book. 📖 just know that God is always with you. And he send Angels to sometimes to help you out. So don’t fear. If death is the worst thing you ever face it’s not worth worrying about. I believe it will be the happiness day of all our life’s if we love Jesus. But for now we have a life to live right here on earth. 🌍 let’s live it for Jesus. He is so worthy .

[@gwills9337]

How tf is a 7k ft fall the result of turbulence? A mile and half “air pocket”??

[@drowe2]

iDF may be responsible for

[@Bernienat13]

Uho

[@lizmallard7158]

The seat belt sign is not there fr a joke. When will people learn. Sorry this happened but safety instructions are for real.

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

The pilot apparently relayed the bad weather information to the cabin crew, who made an announcement and put the seatbelt sign on. But the first occurrence of the turbulence happened very very shortly after that announcement, and many people had not been able to fasten up quickly enough.

[@lizmallard7158]

@@AnotherPointOfView944 that’s why when you fly some airlines they insist you keep your seat belt on.

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

Boeing takes another life. This time not a whistle blower. But the wind blew turbulence.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

GOD IS ALIVE

[@woodywoodman2319]

What we need is *More* DEI in the shipping and airlines jobs! Lol Just sayin! Lol

[@Michael9-23-15]

Flying is still the safest way to travel.

[@malus1426]

So I should fly to my dental appointment that's a few miles away?

[@malus1426]

Thing is most people don't need to fly. I haven't been on a plane in over a decade. So when people say flying is safer to me it's apples and oranges. It's not like people can fly to go grocery shopping etc.

[@Michael9-23-15]

@@malus1426 Sure, prices are decent for those short ones.

[@malus1426]

@@Michael9-23-15 they were going to Singapore. Exactly how could they drive there to begin with. All I know is I've been driving for decades and I'm still here in one piece. Last time I flew they pilot had to avoid hitting a small plane. I haven't flown since.

[@Michael9-23-15]

@@malus1426 I get it, I fly across the Pacific twice a year. I've had 17 trips, so 34 times across the Pacific. I've been through many trips with bad turblalance. My comment was just saying that in general Flying is safe. You seem to want to make a argument over a simple statement. You had a bad experience with flying? Okay, don't fly.

[@HVinepolo-xg2ep]

chi cRazo

[@redlion9199]

Stop H A A R P

[@drowe2]

Another Boeing mishap

[@jasonbradley2807]

Turbulence is not a manufacturer issue

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

The preconceived ideas are strong with this one.

[@drowe2]

@@jasonbradley2807 the planes ability to handle turbulence is certainly part of it. I’m a million mile flyer - how about you?

[@jasonbradley2807]

@drowe2 I am an aircraft maintainer. My son is a tech for Delta specializing in air frames. We know all about the structure and design of aircraft. How bout you?

[@bobblueford]

Damn, it's dangerous to even FLY to Singapore.

[@sansui77]

It dangerous to fly on any. Full Stop 🛑

[@hasanhs3563]

Any plane ,any where can occur

[@bobblueford]

It was an inside joke people. Singapore used to have a pretty funky reputation with visitors.

[@luzmontalvo9437]

Our worldwide VERDUGOS want to stop us from flying…..DON’T STOP FLYNG, DON ‘T MAKE THEIR DAY

[@OlafScholz-dj2mn]

Even the murder of witnesses to poor quality aircraft assembly cannot hide the company's problems.

[@buzzfunk]

Come on. with a all the tech they have, stop telling oh its the passengers not seat belted. F fly around the weather.

[@andy70d35]

🤣

[@futurecitieschannel]

We all have a court date set up to appear before THE JUDGE, who is God Almighty. He has no beginning and no end, and all power belongs to Him. One day very soon, every person will appear before the judgement seat of Christ, and we will be judged by the Paramount and Most Supreme Law of God. I’m not talking about provincial law, state law, federal law, or international law. I’m talking about the Law of God Almighty, which is above all law! Every person, whether a president, millionaire businessman, homeless, healthy, sick, etc. will be judged according to every single work (actions, thoughts, words spoken) done during his/her lifetime, and those who are found to have either rejected Jesus, rejected His Word, His commandments, or those who are walking and living in sin will not enter Heaven, but will end up in Hell. Today is the day of salvation, repent sincerely from the heart and cry out to Jesus and accept Jesus into your heart and commit your life to fully obey and follow Him today. Tomorrow is never promised. John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

[@sansui77]

How could anyone ignore a statement of such magnitude! C’mon everyone please repent and place your trust in Jesus ❤

[@HorseMuse]

turbulence...buckle up with or without a sign on! turbulence and wacko Karen/Kevins with entitlement, most dangerous!

[@marisamartin3664]

You may beed to get away from wacko Kevins and Karens!

[@airbus-a330]

L bozo

[@crismcdonough2804]

Boeing

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

GEC

[@NoGodButTheGod]

Boeing again

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

Showing your stupidity again.

[@masonmax1000]

makes sense old people often dont wear seat belts. also RIP.

[@raeraebadfingers]

Well considering they said he had a heart attack I'm thinking maybe he did have a seatbelt on

[@sunnyscott4876]

Yeah, we're too old and dumb to fasten our seat belts. 💺 😮😂

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

lol skill issue

[@jo2832]

He has more skill in any activity then you.

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

@@jo2832 than*

[@jo2832]

@LicPlate8VPL158 Laughing out loud*

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

@@jo2832 you're not gonna win this one pedo

[@fleabag2mr.151]

I am betting he did not have his seat belt fastened. You are told before the flight to keep it fastened while seated. Sadly a Darwin award winner!

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

1. He is reported to have been in the toilet at the time. 2. He was 73 years old with wife (on the flight) and children (not on the flight). 3. Darwin award winners are those who do something stupid that causes their demise BEFORE they have reproduced, and hence cant affect the human gene pool. I am betting you dont read books, otherwise you would know this.