"Singapore Airlines Flight's 178ft Drop in 5 Seconds Linked to G-Force Injuries"
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A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence over Myanmar, causing rapid altitude changes that resulted in one passenger's death and injuries to dozens of others. The plane was diverted to Bangkok, where injured passengers received medical treatment. Preliminary investigations revealed the turbulence caused unbelted passengers to be thrown around the cabin. Singapore Airlines is cooperating with investigators and supporting affected passengers and crew.
- Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds, black box data reveals BBC.com
- Singapore turbulence flight investigation finds sharp altitude drop caused injuries Reuters
- What causes turbulence on flights and which routes around the world are most affected? The Guardian
- Passenger on flight with deadly turbulence describes what he experienced CNN
- G-force changes likely cause of Singapore flight injuries, probe finds Al Jazeera English
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