Fatal Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight
One passenger died and 30 others were injured aboard a Singapore Airlines flight due to severe turbulence. Experts say deaths from turbulence are rare but severe encounters are not uncommon. Clear-air turbulence, difficult to forecast and linked to climate change, is considered the most dangerous type of turbulence.
Key Points
- Deaths from turbulence are rare, but severe encounters are not uncommon
- Clear-air turbulence, linked to climate change, is the most dangerous type
- Studies show an increase in clear-air turbulence over the North Atlantic due to climate change
Pros
- Deaths from turbulence are rare
- Commercial aircraft are built strongly to withstand turbulence
- Studies on climate change and turbulence provide valuable insights for future air travel safety
Cons
- One passenger died and 30 others were injured on the flight
- Clear-air turbulence, which is hard to detect, is on the rise due to climate change