Singapore Airlines' dramatic drop: The aftermath of turbulence horror

May 22, 2024 Aishwarya Awasthi

A Singapore Airlines on Tuesday made an emergency landing in Bangkok after it faced a ‘severe turbulence'

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The incident killed a 73-year-old British man dead, while several others were injured

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Images from the plane’s interior revealed extensive damage

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The aircraft was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members

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The incident occurred when the flight was at an altitude of 37,000 feet

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Some passengers' heads slammed into the overhead lights, puncturing the panels

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The CEO of Singapore Airlines has issued an apology following the incident

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The carrier has pledged full support and assistance to the affected passengers and crew

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The CEO emphasised the carrier’s cooperation with relevant authorities in the ongoing investigations

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