One passenger dies after severe turbulence on board Singapore Airlines flight

Heather Wright has more on a Singapore Airlines flight that was diverted after the plane hit severe turbulence that left a passenger dead.
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[@marlene6024]

Even when the seatbelt sign turns off, I always keep mine on. I have been in a serious "drop" in altitude before. Thankfully we were all buckled in. Condolences to the family of the deceased gentleman, and speedy recovery to others injured.

[@jorisvanswieten2995]

I had a similar experience on a flight from Honolulu to Vancouver BC. The Western Airlines flight lost about 1000feet in a matter of seconds while the flight attendants were serving food trays. No one was injured but it shocked almost every one how suddenly it occurred.

[@stevenmitchell5319]

I always wear my seatbelt when seated.

[@niningsetia4213]

U never ever give up for ur own safety Saluute

[@zulfikarm7762]

safety is culture

[@lunanadine1048]

Let’s hope turbulence doesn’t get you on your toilet trip

[@johntalak5453]

Touche!​@@lunanadine1048

[@lewishicklin6173]

Can't exactly wear it standing up walking round can ya

[@vincecarlo]

Thanks to Thailand They Have An Amazing Response Team on site n Medical staff World Class

[@thomassmith8140]

and thats why i always keep my seatbelt on

[@foxalopex9505]

The reality is you should always wear the seatbelt when possible just in the rare event this happens....

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

I never undo mine!

[@bradley7506]

Wear your seatbelts when seated….very simple. The flight attendant tells you that before takeoff.

[@dreammerss]

At that time during break time. They were allowed to remove the seatbelt and go to the washroom

[@smitamin-kz2sc]

Bro that is why. they emphasize more on seat belts.. Respect the rules...You might blame Airline but at last, you lost your life. Don't take it for granted

[@-mrt9598]

Never underestimate the severity and magnitude of air turbulence when flying… Buckle Up when seated at all times!!!

[@SueThomason1]

Thanks KZbin for adding this to my feed when I’m flying today.

[@monkey20000]

Way to go Thailand with well organized rescue

[@immigrationadviser4711]

How can someone wear seatbelt while in toilet or walking down

[@FerriesbyArty]

I’m sure that was a crazy experience for those passengers

[@aaronmurphy7772]

Satellite imagery at the time and location of the turbulence encounter shows significant convective weather (Thunderstorms). This might turn out to be pilot error if the pilots did not turn on the seatbelt signs and advise the flight attendants and passengers to be seated with seatbelts fastened securely.

[@Imlegitthatonedude]

Sometimes, something known as CAT (Clear Air Turbulence), can occur. These can be deadly, and there has been a case of a fatal plane crash from it.

[@ceramicvases]

I can't imagine how severe that pit in the stomach feeling must have felt.

[@marcbear8034]

They need a temperature threshold to view the turbulent atmosphere and how it is moving. If we could put a sensor on every airplane it might be a leeway towards getting a better idea of how to avoid this problem.

[@nedmilburn]

Was it turbulence or a problem with the Boeing plane...???

[@StarDustMoonRocket]

Sit down and buckle up.

[@jd5232]

1800 metre??

[@ihategooglesomuch]

another site said 6000 feet, so that seems right

[@wynottgivemore9274]

One meter is almost equal to three feet...

[@user-mo4mu9eb8s]

​​@@wynottgivemore9274a bit more than 3 feet. 1 m = 3.28 ft

[@maxiringo2802]

This is why I always buckled on even the lights is off

[@imtiazmohammad9548]

Please wear seatbelt Please wear seatbelt please wear seatbelt

[@steveanon2053]

I have an Indian friend who says this can happen when it's "werry vindy".

[@sandiyadesimon7928]

So sad 😔😔

[@drdajoh]

EASY what happened The plane runs automatically when it enters air turbulence while the pilot and copilot fall asleep, so it is unable to avoid turbulence location

[@mcrow9599]

Was it a Boeing plane??

[@jayebzzz338]

Why does turbulence not affect Airbus???

[@Imlegitthatonedude]

Yes. It's a Boeing 777. But this Boeing 777 was built way before the 737MAX disaster.

[@TedCruz_ocho_ocho]

whistleblower died?

[@jim-boy752]

Unfortunate . No seatbelt signs were on or any announcement. But the pilot also must have tried their best to deal with it and there is not time for it. Its upto how you guys view now

[@shirleymcgrath2821]

I have always heard that turbulence is normal....ha, when in reality it's dangerous and I never get use to it.

[@trulyso734]

Hmm, maybe pilot reaction response error out of autopilot ? Or something else. How Scary. A traumatic experience for all the passengers for sure. Didn't know there was a 777 boeing plane model

[@carleyosullivan8163]

What if you were going to the bathroom

[@DragonPupEclipse]

What is the point of wearing a seatbelt if we are all going to die in a plane crash? Because there is still a chance you will die if something else happens besides a plane crash.

[@DaleDays-bo6jy]

I Always wear my seatbelt. Air turbulence gets to the pit of my stomach. I have flown long haul with Singapore Airlines in the past.

[@pennycandyys]

There’s just been a rash of airplane incidents lately, it seems like every other day we are hearing about some plane incident or accident.

[@vincecarlo]

Was Was Weather Radar Working Properly ? Why was it UNDETECTED ?

[@Imlegitthatonedude]

It's called Clear Air Turbulence for a reason.

[@vincecarlo]

@@Imlegitthatonedude Wasn't there a Storm at that time in the area ? Why was there meal svc ?

[@Imlegitthatonedude]

@@vincecarlo Nope. It was so sudden.

[@vincecarlo]

@@Imlegitthatonedude U better do a More Detailed research U are just Rambling 🐂💩

[@sanjayr]

"Boeing is ready to help in any way it can" Boeing CEO: "Well, about that time again eh, Marv?" Marv: "Yeah boss, just tell me who" *racks slide on pistol*

[@RalfMartinTauer]

Just simply wear your f**kin' seatbelts when seated!

[@LonganLee]

💥Is there no security camera activated on the airline for privacy reasons? What if incidents happen in the cabin area? I not talking about terrorism of course. Have or not? Just asking only

[@fullparranrlgames3758]

Checkmate globe earthers....

[@InspectahPatio]

"This is your captain speaking......does anyone know the capital of Thailand?" *Plane drops 1300ft*

[@SnowPiercer1975]

1800 meters=5900ft

[@InspectahPatio]

@@SnowPiercer1975 about average

[@SnowPiercer1975]

@@InspectahPatio Average? Huge difference between 1300ft and 5900ft

[@tifah7676]

More important when we at plane don't ever take out the seatbelt

[@Ont785]

Hmmm. If only they recommended wearing seatbelts for this very reason…

[@onlythetruthshallbespoken120]

It's interesting how 2 separate whistle blowers from Boeing were... "died".... As they were speaking out about all the safety issues that Boeing was pushing under the rug. Maybe look into how many Boeing flights as of recent have had near crashes... Something dark is going on with Boeing.

[@boris8787]

💔💔💔 John 14:6 💔💔💔

[@bench3885]

Ah.. the legendary boeing

[@williamterrymasters1934]

Who had power and control of the turbulence by Spirit not by flesh and blood or science? 😂

[@ExtremePunjabi]

How mamy were wearinb sewt belt

[@petercole8798]

There are no words only prayers. Horay For Boeing 777 300 ER, Held Up. Great Job Boeing 👏. The Plane Held Up.

[@TedCruz_ocho_ocho]

is this plane BOEING...i heard some whistleblower news?

[@AjaySingh-oi9ko]

Question is why it’s always Singapore airline.All weird incidents happened in past decade were with this airline

[@Slux__]

Maybe they are doing it on purpose 😱

[@oekfoh8684]

Bias

[@ihategooglesomuch]

no they don't

[@vincecarlo]

The Boeing 777-300er is about 14 years New

[@eduardoking8402]

What weird incidents in the past decade are you talking about?

[@ally-mp7cc]

Or here’s a conspiracy…..maybe Boeings planes are just faulty and they are blaming it on turbulence

[@himanshuuvgupta]

Omg

[@christiank.1436]

Wie wäre es mit Anschnallpflicht !? Oder ist das zu Deutsch?!

[@manojchowdhary4208]

This plane was flying over India when this happened. Could Modi government in India be involved in this?

[@ClarissaMoore-vj6mm]

344

[@patientzero291]

It's Boeing again.

[@edgardogonzalez916]

Turbulence is not Boeing fault

[@justawanderingsoul8643]

Yeah, another Boeing incident. Might not be their fault for once, but we'll need to wait and see what the reports say.

[@ihategooglesomuch]

because there are sooooo many different types of aircraft used by commercial airlines

[@vincecarlo]

A 14 Years Old Boeing 777-300er

[@PhilemonChan]

Any mode of transportation carry a risk. It's a matter of fate.

[@AKwon0745]

This is why the airline always advises you to fasten your seatbelt while you are seated. They are not joking.