Eight Australians Hospitalised as Man Dies in Severe Plane Turbulence

Published on May 21, 2024

A British grandfather is dead, and eight Australians have been hospitalised after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence on May 21. Singapore Airlines confirmed Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore, encountered severe turbulence en route, before being diverted to Bangkok after the pilot declared a medical emergency. Eighteen passengers were hospitalised, while other passengers and crew were assessed and provided treatment. The airline said the flight encountered “sudden extreme turbulence over the Irrawaddy Basin” while flying at 37,000 feet, 10 hours into the flight. A total of 211 passengers and 18 crew were aboard the flight. Among the passengers on the Boeing 777-300ER, were 56 Australians, with others from various nations including New Zealand, Europe, Asia, the US, and the Middle East....

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