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Flight tracker shows plane dropping 6,000ft during severe turbulence that left one dead

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Updated 12:35 21 May 2024 GMT+1Published 12:31 21 May 2024 GMT+1

Flight tracker shows plane dropping 6,000ft during severe turbulence that left one dead

The flight data shows how the Boeing plummeted through the sky

Olivia Burke

Olivia Burke

Featured Image Credit: X/Flight Radar

Topics: Travel, World News, News, London, Science

Olivia Burke
Olivia Burke

Olivia is a journalist at LADbible Group with more than five years of experience and has worked for a number of top publishers, including News UK. She also enjoys writing food reviews (as well as the eating part). She is a stereotypical reality TV addict, but still finds time for a serious documentary.

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Shocking details about the incident surrounding the death of a passenger on a Singapore Airlines long-haul flight following a bout of severe turbulence have emerged.

The aviation industry has been rocked by the tragic incident, which also left multiple others injured, following the shocking events which unfolded onboard the Boeing 777-300ER, which was en route to Singapore from London.

The plane had departed from Heathrow Airport on Monday night (20 May), carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members.

But according to the Singapore Airlines, the aircraft suddenly ran into 'severe turbulence' which forced pilots to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand.

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The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok (X/@tinchok555)
The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok (X/@tinchok555)

Local media claimed that ambulances were seen rushing onto the tarmac in anticipation of the jet's arrival to prepare to assist passengers who had been wounded during the chaos that unfolded in the skies.

The airline later confirmed that one traveller had tragically passed away, saying it offers its 'deepest condolences' to the loved ones of the late passenger.

The identity of the deceased and their cause of death have not yet been revealed.

According to flight tracking data, the Boeing was cruising at 37,000ft (11,280m) and had dropped by a whopping 6,000ft (1,830m) in the space of around three minutes.

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The full details of the incident are still being established, but the figures provide a chilling insight into what may have happened onboard.

Singapore Airlines announced one passenger was dead (X/@tinchok555)
Singapore Airlines announced one passenger was dead (X/@tinchok555)

In a statement, Singapore Airlines told concerned customers: "Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321, operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, encountered severe turbulence en-route.

"The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 1545hrs local time on 21 May 2024. We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER.

"There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board. Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft.

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"We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance, and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed," the statement continued.

According to the US National Weather Service, severe turbulence causes large and abrupt changes in altitude.

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It explained: "And, usually, large variations in indicated airspeed. The airplane may momentarily be out of control.

"Occupants of the airplane will be forced violently against their seat belts."

Passengers are now receiving medical assistance in Bangkok, according to reports, with a fleet of ambulances seen waiting at the Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Singapore Airlines promised to keep people updated with any further information via Twitter and Facebook.

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