British man dies after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight

A British airline passenger has died after a Singapire Airlines flight from Heathrow was hit by severe turbulence and diverted to a Bangkok airport.
A spokesman for Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the flight was diverted to, said the 73-year-old man suffered a suspected heart attack.
Singapore Airlines said the flight encountered “sudden extreme turbulence” over Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Basin at 37,000 feet about 10 hours after departure, with the pilot declaring a medical emergency and diverting the plane to Bangkok.
One of the passengers on board Flight SQ321 to Singapore said the plane suffered a “dramatic drop”, meaning people not wearing a seatbelt were “launched immediately into the ceiling”.
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: “We are responding to the emergency landing in Bangkok of a Singapore Airlines flight and are in contact with the local authorities.”
Singapore Airlines said: “Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, operating from London Heathrow to Singapore on May 20, encountered severe turbulence en-route.
“We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board.
“Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.”
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[@chriswilde7246]

I never leave my seat belt off when on a plane.....it may be slightly loose, but always keep it on.

[@fairplayer7435]

RIP to the dearly departed gentleman. May his family find comfort.

[@bmused55]

This is why you are told to keep your seatbelt on when seated, even if the seatbelt sign is off. Although I'm not saying the dead/injured were seated but not wearing belts. But this is a perfect example of why to not ignore that safety advice. Turbulence is invisible. You don't know it's there until you fly into it. Belt up when seated. It might just save your life.

[@shitholeworld]

It's fake news, haven't you spotted the newsflow that's anti-flying safety? Just a matter of time before we won't be allowed to fly, for our safety, and the planet. Fascism is a go-go.

[@juliewoolley8579]

Really was your seat belt on,and how many other passengers exactly 💯 had there seat belts on,there's normally a warning for all to put there seat belts on etc,

[@juliewoolley8579]

That didn't happen

[@bmused55]

@@juliewoolley8579 You get a warning if the pilots are made aware that turbulence is ahead. Normally reported by an aircraft miles ahead that encounters it first. The pilots received no such warning so had no way to know there was turbulence ahead and certainly no way to know it would be so severe.

[@TayWoode]

Thanks for the advice, would you like to tell us not to put our hands in the fire too since you’re so full of wisdom 🤦🏾

[@Deqaying]

i guess you can never say “turbulence has never killed anyone before” anymore…

[@OMGItzSlickerz]

It wasn’t the turbulence though… it was because the pilot made a dramatic drop in altitude…

[@susivarga7303]

It wasn't the turbulence per se. It was the unfortunate passenger not understanding why pilots recommend keeping the seatbelt on.

[@marleyhill34]

He was 73 and had a heart attack from the shock of the sudden altitude drop.

[@shitholeworld]

It's fake news, haven't you spotted the newsflow that's anti-flying safety? Just a matter of time before we won't be allowed to fly, for our safety, and the planet. Fascism is a go-go.

[@disscusionaz5959]

Average Redditor response after witnessing someone die by accident “Play dumb games, win stupid prizes”

[@whiskyeet]

No such thing as an accident. This was natural selection.

[@connorjames6307]

The desensitisation is real dude just now see 3 ppl shot dead on Facebook though so its becoming all over

[@kdcm6690]

I once was on a flight that suffered such severe turbulence everybody was vomiting over their seat rests into the aisles and between their legs. The stench of vomit and having to get off the plane stepping on slimy vomit was horrendous. And outside the plane on the boarding bridge waiting was a team of cleaning staff of at least 30 people waiting to get in to clean the plane as we got off it.

[@rhone81]

37 comments and not a single one comparing this incident to a Ryanair landing.

[@jaybee4288]

People don’t realise that the turbulence they experience every fifth flight, and severe turbulence in a tropical storm are two very different things.

[@gloriathompson4010]

Normally frighten passengers develop heart attack. It can be very scary get your heart racing fast

[@rosieHolliday5887]

Sounds awful. Poor guy

[@CuriousGamer022]

He probably didn't even know if hes dead or not as it most likely happend soo fast

[@herminemajcen3339]

I personally wish all the Passengers speedy recovery. God's blessings with you all .😢 And that British Gentleman, died, let he's Soul rest in Peace 🕊️🙏🏻

[@claudiaalexandrafernandes2084]

Meus sentimentos a família 🙏😭

[@Roddersville]

I flew with Singapore back to Manchester - and it was the worst flight I’ve experienced- due to turbulence.

[@Wills365]

When was this

[@countesscable]

I never undo my seatbelt.. now I’ve been vindicated!!! Bloody hate flying…

[@D.Records]

Turbulence 1 - Humans 8000000000000000

[@shokdj1]

You can have a heart attack from a bit of turbulence when you’re in your 70s that’s mental

[@marleyhill34]

You can have a heart attack at 40. Colleague husband just ended up in ICU with his heart. Might be the end of his career. When I was 24 a guy at my university the same age had a heart attack and died on the basketball court. My dad is 76 and has no intention of flying anywhere. Too much stress.

[@Cooke125]

Can have a heart attack at any age even a 10 year old child can have one, it can happen to anyone no matter how healthy you are

[@shokdj1]

@@marleyhill34 terrifying, the 1 organ that can malfunction instantly. I don’t blame him stick to the ground

[@shokdj1]

@@Cooke125 but not from turbulence

[@Cooke125]

@@shokdj1 you seem to be missing the point completely which is worrying, the guy died due to the stressful situation he was put in on the plane due to the “turbulence” so basically the turbulence killed him, surprised no other passengers died when they were flung from there seats, don’t underestimate turbulence, it’s extremely dangerous when trapped in it on a plane

[@farhiaismail1984]

My god bless you

[@anon_ymous91]

This is why I always wear my seat belt. Always.

[@maxsredditreadingclub8353]

RIP 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@katrinaevans7872]

Bet that was Terrifying

[@smfabweld7681]

Who on earth is narrating this??? A 3 year old??

[@davidpeters6536]

It looks like the overhead luggage compartments might have opened and hit people with belts on in their seats. 6,000 feet in five minutes is a drop rate of nearly 100 mph, no wonder there are so many injuries. It is the Rainy Season in SE Asia and there are many huge storms around.

[@rhone81]

6000ft ascent /descent in five minutes is positively gentle.

[@mikewingert5521]

The dead man was. a Boeing employee

[@markowhit4604]

A 71 year old?

[@shitholeworld]

It's fake news, haven't you spotted the newsflow that's anti-flying safety? Just a matter of time before we won't be allowed to fly, for our safety, and the planet. Fascism is a go-go.

[@cheryl5994]

​@@hugostiglitz6914 SICKENING THAT YOUFIND IT SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT, PRETTY DARN LOW IF YOU ASK ME.

[@maidmarion2976]

@@cheryl5994yes shows low life. Or even pond life

[@kdmc40]

​@@cheryl5994What's wrong with you?? Jesus!

[@TayWoode]

And this is where everyone in the comments patronisingly tells us all to keep our seatbelts fastened on a plane in future as if they are the youtube cabin crew

[@wenterinfaer1656]

You should know better than to fly the accursed Boeing

[@user-hr4rv8rf1w]

Why? Ffs! No seatbelt disgraceful not told never going that airline ever

[@Cooke125]

You must be dumb or something, and can tell you’ve never been on a plane before, once the plane has took off and at a stable altitude you can take your seatbelt and is only required with extreme turbulence or when landing in this case it was already too late to warn the passengers to belt up

[@CaptainShonko]

I've just recovered from a seizure trying to decipher your comment. This has nothing to do with Singapore airlines, every plane can experience turbulence, and every airline have the same suggested advice on keeping your seatbelt fastened at all times. Your comment is pointless.

[@Grid519]

Singapore airlines, while itself being expensive, has a budget division called "Scoot". Scoot is the cheapest most basic flight to Asia you can buy. You know it's cheap because they don't supply free water and if you use the seat in front to support yourself it will feel like it is collapsing. The plastic being so ridiculously thin and flimsy. Also, for some reason, flying with Singapore airline's Scoot was the most uncomfortable flight I have experienced. Even painful. Personally, even though I am a budget traveler and regularly fly to and from Asia, I avoid them like I would avoid dog excrement. Believe me, I prefer budget over quality but not this low level scrimping. On an 11 hour pressurised flight you expect to be comfortable and kept alive with water. You get none of this with Singapore airlines's Scoot.

[@Annabelle_UwU]

Very important to distinguish that normal Singapore Airlines flights are perfectly fine but are more expensive. You're generally paying for an Airline that has well-trained staff and an excellent safety record. A lot of the budget airlines that you get in the same competition/area usually skimps on training, so if you're flying Scoot, you're probably going to be much safer so it's up to you whether it's worth the trade-off because they clearly cut costs to hit the ticket price. Personally, Singapore Airlines is an Airline that I prefer to fly on since I don't really want to risk my life unnecessarily.

[@user-qp6vm6lu1b]

Oh no

[@Nzwarriord]

Condolences ive said it before for long haul flights thec747s were the best safety and comfort the small 777 a 350 too small

[@englishdecorator]

Alright la....

[@Redoulde]

Been there

[@f.xshingsentertainment]

How can turbulence kill you?! Wtf

[@Cooke125]

You’d be surprised, I was on a flight a few years ago and we hit turbulence, can be pretty scary

[@jaybee4288]

Turbulence and severe turbulence are very different things

[@Whatyoulookingatno]

Bad ones can send you flying, esp when you’re not seatbelted

[@f.xshingsentertainment]

Scared of flying aswell, ahh this dosent help 😂

[@davidthomas6566]

Mmmmm red eye ?

[@God_Milk4398]

Rip

[@kevinwellwrought2024]

Singapore airline must pay compensation to the victims!

[@susivarga7303]

I think the turbulence should be sued first.

[@deanalan4739]

😯sheesh😮

[@cteasdale1979]

Boeing again.

[@deosiewilson732]

Poor old fellow ..... RIP..... i hope that plane is fully checked out for stress fractures ......

[@bushraqureshi7022]

Whaty

[@God_Milk4398]

R

[@RandomVideosFirst]

Imagine being in the toilet when that happened ...

[@bazzingabomb]

then the shit flows both ways up and down...

[@Sasquatch10]

The poop chute

[@rythking2983]

Of course it has to be a Boeing plane 🤣

[@user-hr4rv8rf1w]

I trust Asia as far as I can spit

[@josephmcdonnell8987]

My worst nightmare,i would have for definite filled my pants with shit.

[@imranejaz2318]

Fareast is worse for aviation