It’s two years since a Singapore Airlines flight hit horror turbulence. Investigators just released their report
Two years after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence, investigators released their final report. The flight from London to Singapore resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries, raising questions about the aircraft's weather radar. The investigation found no definitive cause but highlighted potential issues with the radar system and the pilots' failure to detect adverse weather conditions.
- ▪Singapore Airlines flight 321 experienced extreme turbulence over Myanmar, leading to one death and many injuries.
- ▪The final report suggested a potentially faulty onboard weather radar but could not confirm it as the cause.
- ▪Of the 229 passengers and crew, 79 were injured, including 13 Australians, with some suffering serious injuries.
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