All articles tagged with #passenger injuries
A JetBlue Airbus A320 flying from Cancun to Newark made an emergency landing in Tampa after experiencing a flight control issue, injuring at least three passengers, prompting an investigation by the airline and FAA.
A JetBlue flight from Cancun to Newark made an emergency landing in Tampa due to a sudden altitude drop, resulting in injuries to at least three passengers who were hospitalized; the airline is investigating the cause of the incident.
A Singapore Airlines jet experienced severe turbulence, causing significant gravitational force swings and a sharp altitude drop, leading to injuries among unbelted passengers and the death of a 73-year-old man. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok, and investigations are ongoing.
Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The aircraft experienced rapid changes in G-force, causing unsecured passengers to be thrown against the cabin. The pilots managed to stabilize the plane and made an emergency landing in Bangkok. The incident is under investigation by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore, in collaboration with international aviation authorities.
Singapore Airlines has revised its seat belt rules and altered flight routes after severe turbulence on a London to Singapore flight resulted in one death and dozens of injuries. The airline will now avoid the region of Myanmar where the turbulence occurred and has implemented stricter in-flight safety measures, including suspending meal service when the seat belt sign is on.
Linda Kitchen, recovering in a Bangkok hospital, has been informed of her husband Geoffrey's death following a severe turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight. The plane plummeted 6,000 feet, causing Geoffrey to suffer a fatal heart attack. The couple, who were on a dream vacation, faced a tragic end as the plane made an emergency landing in Thailand. Several passengers, including Linda, were severely injured.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 flight from Tel Aviv to Newark was forced to divert to New York Stewart International Airport due to extreme turbulence caused by wind shear, injuring 22 passengers and prompting the pilot to declare an emergency due to fuel concerns. Seven passengers were taken to the hospital, and 15 were treated on site for injuries. The flight eventually refueled and continued to Newark, with speculation that attempting a second landing at Newark may have depleted the plane's fuel tanks.
New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is seizing the black boxes of a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner after witnesses reported a sudden drop during a flight from Sydney to Auckland, leaving at least 50 people injured. Passengers were reportedly thrown from their seats, hitting the plane's ceiling and sustaining injuries. The airline expressed regret and commitment to safety, while TAIC aims to gather evidence from the black boxes to understand the incident.
An Amtrak train carrying over 170 passengers derailed near Lakeland, Florida after colliding with a semi-truck hauling cars. Seven passengers were injured, and everyone had to be evacuated. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.