Singapore Airlines Flight Plummets 178 Feet in Seconds Due to Turbulence
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A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced deadly turbulence over Myanmar, caused by rapid changes in gravitational forces, injuring 104 passengers and killing one. The plane, a Boeing 777-300, encountered severe updrafts leading to uncommanded altitude changes and extreme G-forces. The flight diverted to Bangkok, and an investigation is ongoing.
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