Deadly turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight: What we know

One person is dead and several are hurt after a Singapore Airlines flight en route from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence and had to divert to Bangkok. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
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[@alooga555]

Keep your seatbelt on because not even pilots could do anything about clear air turbulence.

[@BBAKER22]

SMH

[@christopherharris6145]

I take mine off if nature calls and then not until the plane lands.

[@KenzyBrownr]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY……

[@mariammathomas5737]

Thank God that pilot landed safely even with all this chaos, Thank you Pilot for your immediate acts, it is God guided you without crashing and all dead news. God bless him

[@lordjim3109]

How do you know? He might have caused it in the first place. "Turbulence"is only a media spin. We don`t know what really happened other than the plane suddenly lost altitude.

[@lordjim3109]

1:09 ""suddenly dropped 6000 feet in the course of around 4 minutes" NOT TRUE. This was standard descent to emegency landing in Bangkok. The incident occured PRIOR to this descent. (source: Reuters).

[@Alex-bl8uh]

Thanks a lot!

[@laurenl3785]

What you said makes more sense!

[@MattttG3]

Ahhhh thanks for clearing that up because I was thinking 25 feet per second going at a decline could have done it at high altitude but I am guessing

[@emiliobello2538]

Must have been scary

[@lewisfruen5648]

The 73 year old British Gentleman that died did so due to cardiac arrest 😢

[@maryford650]

I'd have been dead from fright if the plane I was in dropped for 4 minutes. That would have felt like an eternity.

[@Soturi92]

Oh it’s basically happened to me once. We all heard a deafening bang from one of the engines, flight staff ran to buckle up, and they made no announcements until we finally spiraled back to the runway. They claimed a bird flying into it. I can confirm that all of us were whispering prayers. It wasn’t chaotic screaming. I looked at my fiancé who not once glanced up from his vacation itinerary I said “I think we’re about to die” and he said “well there’s nothing we can do.” I just leaned back and closed my eyes until we safely landed back.

[@JayJayAviation]

Every single flight “drops” for at least 4 minutes. That’s a mistake in reporting. That “drop” was several minutes after the turbulence itself and was at a gentle 1,200ft per minute, a normal decent rate. They were actually just descending into Bangkok.

[@eduardoking8402]

That's probably what happened to the British 73 yr old man who died of a heart attack during that turbulence incident.

[@lordjim3109]

@@eduardoking8402 And you were there and then conducted an autopsy, obviously.

[@eduardoking8402]

@@lordjim3109 I said 'probably'. Do you know what probably means?

[@purplebuttafly8]

Wow. Condolences to the passengers affected.

[@howardwilburn9066]

Thank you for explaining what the ceiling is.

[@guessundheit6494]

Next time, wear your seat belt. You're told when you get on to wear it unless getting out of your seat. I'll bet ALL the passenger injuries and the death were preventable had they buckled up. It was during breakfast, so the cabin crew were working. Condolences for their injuries.

[@BBAKER22]

Lol..

[@reecom9884]

Normally turbulence is associated with moisture raising and sinking in a weather system. Clear air turbulence is just raising and sinking air with no moisture. An airplane’s modern weather radar can detect water droplets using Doppler radar to detect weather turbulence, but not clear air turbulence.

[@user-mr5rw5tg4d]

Loss of 6000 feet in under 3 mins calls for review of possible mechanical factors as well😮

[@jk3053]

4 min

[@ryangreen1141]

The injury occurred prior to the 6000 feet drop. The 6000 feet drop was done for the emergency landing in Bangkok. Poor reporting

[@ostarfruit3958]

very poor reporting, the 6000 ft drop was the pilots attempt in safely avoiding the turbulence which would have occurred at that previous altitude.

[@JayJayAviation]

I assume you’re joking. That’s a decent rate of 2,000fpm, which is a common decent rate for all flights

[@reecom9884]

Bangkok officials said that it was a UK man who had died of a heart attack.

[@kendallevans4079]

Anyone know how to get the original YT view back with the comments UNDER rather than on the side?

[@glenpaul3606]

We experienced severe turbulence from a typhoon enroute from Hong Kong to Hawaii on Singapore Airlines. Terrifying experience with no warning. Anyone and anything (like carts) not fastened down hit the ceiling hard.

[@guessundheit6494]

Maybe there should be rails on the floor running the length of the cabin so that food carts can only go north-south through the plane, not lift off the floor.

[@russ549]

This same thing happened before. But the plane dove more than once. People's heads were slammed into the roof over and over. It was a computer problem. Hopefully it isn't that the planes are being hacked...?

[@davinxi5926]

Does it have to do with the cockpit switch like before?

[@prayersofarighteousman]

Sure sounds like it...but it was "turbulence"

[@JayJayAviation]

No.

[@doeverystory]

Good luck

[@susansmith9263]

😮...my worst nightmare. 😬 A 2022 study said clear air turbulence will increase significantly around the globe, 2050-2080, along the busiest flight routes. The strongest type will increase the most. 😬 Condolences to the family of the 73 year old British man that passed away. ⚘ Speedy recovery to the 30 or so injured.

[@jobrothberg4679]

Boeing 777, for the brave workers who spoke up about major safety concerns, who suddenly lost their jobs or conveniently died, your words will reverberate around the world as this continues to happen and more innocent people needlessly die.

[@greatestcricketvideos]

This is so Scary... I am so glad am not afraid of flying !!! Have the seat belt on while seated at all times in an airplane

[@Mimi_cat254]

Clear air turbulence is the dangerous one ..

[@user-md9yv7jx2c]

I wore my seat belt religiously even before it was popular in cars.

[@eduardoking8402]

Yup. On long haul flights, even when I'm on a lay flat seat in biz class during sleep, I have my seat belt on. Not taking any chances.

[@hologramhouse729]

❤

[@Mike-01234]

Always keep my seat belt on if you ever felt G force even 2 - 2 1/2 it's incredibly powerful.

[@amandavanderwesthuizen]

Close to the equator?!?!?

[@Bertrand146]

And...???

[@amandavanderwesthuizen]

@@Bertrand146 And...???

[@lucianocano2331]

Close to THEEEE! Ecuadorrrrrrrrrrrrr! Get it now?????

[@Bertrand146]

@@lucianocano2331 😂😂😂😂

[@Bertrand146]

You've probably never heard of the Coriolis effect. The air moves clockwise in the north atmosphere and conversely and the limit, the equator, is prone to storm, wind shear, etc. Hope this help. Love from France.

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

Always keep your seatbelt on.

[@rick6672]

No!

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

@@rick6672 Then don’t. That’s on YOU honey.

[@NupeAtl]

Y'all gone learn to leave that airline alone.

[@jk3053]

this singapore not malaysian airlines

[@user-vw6hp3sp5c]

They are asking her to report a sad news, and she starts with Good Morning😢😢

[@lisahinton9682]

@user-vw6hp3sp5c "Good morning" is a standard greeting. It means, "I am wishing you a good morning." It does _not_ mean "It's a good morning. Everything is wonderful with me." The greeting is wishing others well, not stating your own emotions.

[@user-vw6hp3sp5c]

@@lisahinton9682 Really, play it again

[@syednasranshamilsyeddin1966]

British men, 73 year old.

[@lisahinton9682]

@syednasranshamilsyeddin1966 Hello. Actually, "man" is the singular; "men" is the plural.

[@prayersofarighteousman]

Funny how "turbulence" is being blamed for a Boeing plane dropping 6k feet abruptly 🧐

[@JayJayAviation]

That’s not what happened here.

[@zhuzzir]

Its Boeing's right? Are they sure its not a door or another piece of the plane that fell-out from the plane?

[@Telford-Services]

I'm thinking along similar lines too, but not about whether items fell off the plane mentioned in this clip. I think that there could be some kind of cover up going on about this event, and I'm wondering if pieces from a Boeing flying above this Singapore Airlines flight had fallen off, and fallen into it, then causing a huge violent shaking and littering the cabin with high speed items from that Boeing, hence causing all of these injuries the have been reported.

[@Comedianmixup]

Remember, the Whistle-Blower said it's a Boeing problem 💀

[@alexandersheppard1997]

Another Boeing airplane falling out of the sky? I'm shocked!

[@JayJayAviation]

I forgot that turbulence only affects Boeing planes

[@cadrniadrctkers]

Why on Earth is the flight path over the Black Sea and Afghanistan? My goodness.

[@mitchyoung93]

Avoiding Russian Federation airspace.

[@limestreetlab]

where is london?

[@Sierraomega1991]

Ware your belt at all times

[@cesaraguilar6565]

6k feet on 4 min do this, on an aircraft of that size that's not suddenly by any means or not the right data.

[@ABCDEFGHIJK4097]

Didn't they see this coming and warn passengers? They monitor the weather non stop.

[@guessundheit6494]

They DID, when the passengers got on: WEAR YOUR SEATBELT unless going to the toilet. Anyone seated without the belt on caused their own injuries.

[@biggiesmalls7939]

I REALLY hope the dullards that weren't wearing their seatbelts and got injured don't get a dime out of the inevitable lawsuits they bring toward the airline. I can't grasp why people will sit in their seats on a flight and NOT wear their seatbelt. It's entirely their fault they were injured. Turbulence isn't something that pilots can DETECT, all they can go off of is previous flights through turbulent air letting them know ahead of time.

[@lychvy8023]

If it is clear air turbulence, you won't be able to detect it.

[@KenzyBrownr]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY……..

[@SalmanovGadzhimurad-pj9qq]

Собирался туда поехать в 27 лет

[@KenzyBrownr]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY……..

[@jt.5285]

It was cause by Mother Nature nobody has control.. unfortunately this happens... weather is a Boeing or not if it’s your time is going to be they are good ✈️.. condolence to family

[@augustrush7538]

I’ve decided to stay on the ground. There’s nowhere I want to go. I guess I’m fortunate. I’m against anymore airline ‘bail outs.’ Let the companies close their doors.

[@williamfrank7565]

Singapore Airlines has a famous service reputation....Safety another matter....When a Singapore 747 crashed while on a runway under construction in Taipei around 2000....survivors described futile efforts by the crew....and I believe Silk air(a former sub...merged back into SQ) had a deadly crash in Indonesia in 1997.....of course you could choose Malaysia Air..... and get shot down or disappear......

[@BrunoMack-hq9bt]

Maybe that "seatbelt sign" should be paid attention to huh? You can tell the folks that thought they didn't have to follow the safety rules, they are the ones with bandaged heads.

[@vegasnative6394]

Seatbelts???

[@codyviera92]

How did they drop 6000 feet?? Pilot error? Unless the pilots dropped to get out of the turbulence that doesn't make sense

[@JayJayAviation]

That’s a mistake in reporting. That “drop” was several minutes after the turbulence itself and was at a gentle 1,200ft per minute, a normal decent rate. They were actually just descending into Bangkok.

[@Lambada-uk7pm]

PUT YOUR SEAT BELTS ON

[@kendallevans4079]

Dropped 6K feet? Underwear vouchers for all souls on board!

[@JayJayAviation]

That’s a mistake in reporting. That “drop” was several minutes after the turbulence itself and was at a gentle 1,200ft per minute, a normal decent rate. They were actually just descending into Bangkok.

[@curtrowland6432]

Turbulence............. or we're covering for Boeing now????

[@TheJelloash]

SUDDENLY TILTING UP? Sounds like BOEING

[@JayJayAviation]

You’re kidding right?

[@debbiezatterberg5481]

See😮 I have never flown before..sure the hell won't now.

[@zizozain]

If it's Boeing, I ain't going

[@goobertaylorjr2322]

Nobody cares if you go or not

[@JayJayAviation]

I forgot that turbulence only happens to Boeing planes

[@BSsss603]

how much dmage to the aircraft?? Severe turbulence will cause damage. - If they don't wear seat belts the company should sue the unguided lumps of meat endangering passengers wearing their seat belts.

[@JayJayAviation]

Extensive damage in the cabin but the exterior was fine

[@lewisstretch]

Was it a Boeing plane?? Sheesh

[@JayJayAviation]

Not sure what that has to do with anything

[@fredstone5872]

Always wear fresh underwear!

[@damienspectre4231]

Plane Announcer: "Please Keep your seatbelts on even when the signs are off, for your safety" Darwin Candidate passengers: (Take off their seat belts) - X in number Sensible passengers: (Keep their seat belts on) - Y in number News: "X number of people were injured or killed during severe turbulence"

[@bomboclot18]

Guys it's a Boeing don't fly on Boeing planes anymore!!

[@goobertaylorjr2322]

What does boeing has to do with turbulence? Get a clue bro

[@patrisio3]

Well when it comes to turbulence like this case, might as well not fly at all. An Airbus or Embraer would do no better in severe turbulence.

[@JayJayAviation]

I assume this is a joke

[@PNWMOTION]

Putin will pay for this!

[@amr8457]

I blame the Russians for the turbulence! ;)

[@ryangreen1141]

I thought London is being invaded by Israel at the moment. Palestinians can fly out of ware zone? Well, why they didn’t fly out is beyond me.

[@user-ph5cg6gg5u]

There is a tyrant cop that works for Madera police department that is trying to get me evicted

[@titusorelius9458]

Boeing...

[@biggiesmalls7939]

Yes, Boeing is an airline manufacturer. What about them? Did they cause this turbulence?

[@JayJayAviation]

I forgot that turbulence only happens to Boeing planes

[@titusorelius9458]

Wow, never thought I would see defenders for boeing but I guess idiocy has no limits.

[@biggiesmalls7939]

@@titusorelius9458 Nobody is defending Boeing. You're just dull between the ears, and are blaming them for something they have nothing to do with. Try thinking for a change, titus.

[@JayJayAviation]

@@titusorelius9458 saying that turbulence isn’t caused by Boeing is not a matter of opinion or defending Boeing. I can’t believe I had to say that

[@Slimrick310]

Another Boeing airline..............

[@JayJayAviation]

Almost as if they’re the most common aircraft manufacturer in the world

[@BennyHarassi]

asian drivers

[@valmach1]

Was it a Boeing... suddenly pulls up. (MCAS)

[@JayJayAviation]

I assume you’re joking

[@valmach1]

@@JayJayAviation never joke about a terrible company, that serves the public in such a capacity

[@JayJayAviation]

@@valmach1 do you know what MCAS even is?

[@JohnSmith-ps7hf]

Those chinese people don't wear seatbelts.

[@JayJayAviation]

Do you know where Singapore is?

[@KenzyBrownr]

*MR OBALAR* ON KZbin CURED ME TOTALLY……..