Boeing Facing Potential Boycott Following Fatal Severe Turbulence Incident
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Boeing Facing Potential Boycott Following Fatal Severe Turbulence Incident
Boeing Facing Potential , Boycott Following Fatal , Severe Turbulence Incident.
'Newsweek' reports that Boeing is facing renewed calls
for a boycott of the plane manufacturer after a fatal
severe turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight.
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On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321
encountered "clear-air turbulence" that
injured 23 passengers and nine crew members.
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Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British musical
theater director, died following the incident on
the Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore.
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In a statement released after the incident, Singapore
Airlines said that medical personnel were on standby
to assist the injured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
According to authorities,
a total of 14 people were
hospitalized with minor injuries.
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'Newsweek' reports that clear-air turbulence
is undetectable by radar, making it an
unpredictable and inherently dangerous situation.
According to data from Flightradar24,
the Boeing 777 plummeted over
6,000 feet in under three minutes.
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The news comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny regarding its quality and safety standards following a string of recent incidents.
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In January, the rear door plug of an Alaska Airlines
Boeing 737 Max 9 came off in mid-flight, an incident
which resulted in the FAA grounding all Max 9 aircraft.
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In March, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from
Australia to New Zealand abruptly
lost altitude, injuring nearly 50 people.
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Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX
crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia
in 2019, which killed over 300 people and
grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.
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Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX
crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia
in 2019, which killed over 300 people and
grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.
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Injured Passengers on Turbulent , Singapore Airlines Flight, Offered Compensation.
'Time' reports that Singapore Airlines has
greed to compensate passengers on a deadly
flight that hit extreme turbulence last month.
The incident on the Boeing 777,
which was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew, resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries sustained by dozens of others.
The flight ran into unexpected strong turbulence
on the way from London to Singapore, throwing
both people and items around the cabin.
One man, a 73-year-old British man, is believed to
have died from a heart attack, while dozens of others
suffered injuries that included spinal and brain damage.
'Time' reports that nineteen people remain
hospitalized in Bangkok, where the flight
was diverted following the incident.
According to officials, the incident occurred
while meals were being served, meaning that many
passengers were not wearing their seat belts.
Passengers with minor injuries
have been offered $10,000 in
compensation from the airline. .
For those who sustained more
serious injuries from the incident,
we have invited them to discuss
a compensation offer to meet
each of their specific circumstances
when they feel well and ready to do so, Singapore Airline statement, via 'Time'.
All passengers on the flight will receive full refunds,
in addition to delay compensation, which is required
by European Union and U.K. regulations.
A preliminary investigation by Singapore’s Transport Ministry
revealed that the jet dropped 178 feet in less than one
second, though it remains unclear what caused the turbulence
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FAA Investigating Southwest-Operated, Boeing 737 , That Flew Dangerously Low.
'The Independent' reports that a Southwest Airlines
passenger jet flew extremely low over a suburb of
Oklahoma City, triggering an altitude alert on June 19.
According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737-800
descended to just 525 feet above the ground
on its way to Will Rogers World Airport.
Approximately nine miles from the airport,
the plane was passing over Yukon when it triggered
an automated warning around 12:05 a.m. local time. .
Altitude alerts are triggered when an aircraft
descends to within an unsafe distance
to terrain, obstructions or other aircraft. .
'The Independent' reports that the pilots quickly
regained altitude and circled around for a safe
landing on another runway shortly after midnight.
The incident, which sparked concern
in communities it passed over,
is now being investigated. .
On June 20, Southwest Airlines
confirmed that it was in contact
with the FAA regarding the situation.
Southwest is following
its robust Safety
Management System
and is in contact with the
Federal Aviation Administration.., Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
... to understand and address any
irregularities with the aircraft’s
approach to the airport. , Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
Nothing is more important
to Southwest than the safety
of our customers and employees, Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'
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229 people have been killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia, according to government officials, who warned the number could increase.,,The first landslide, triggered by heavy rains in a remote region of Gofa zone, occurred on Monday and was followed by a second one that buried people who had gathered to help, state officials said on Tuesday.
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Get a first look inside the cabin of a Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence during its journey from London to Singapore. The harrowing event resulted in one fatality and several..