Singapore Airlines Flight Plummets 178 Feet in Severe Turbulence
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A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar, causing the plane to drop 178 feet in under five seconds. The incident resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British man and injuries to 71 others. The plane was diverted to Thailand, where it landed safely. Singapore's Transport Ministry released a preliminary report detailing the sudden changes in altitude and airspeed that led to the injuries.
- Singapore Airlines Flight Fell 178 Feet in Under 5 Seconds The New York Times
- Singapore Airlines jet endured huge swings in gravitational force during turbulence, report says The Associated Press
- Singapore Airlines plane dropped 54 metres in seconds, flight data shows The Guardian
- Singapore Airlines flight that hit deadly turbulence fell 178 feet in 4.6 seconds Fox Business
- Singapore Airlines Pilots Turned On Seatbelt Sign During Turbulence Forbes
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