Former Qantas pilot warns clear-air turbulence poses invisible mid-flight danger
Former Qantas pilot Richard de Crespigny warned Monday that clear-air turbulence poses hidden dangers to passengers even in seemingly calm conditions. Unlike thunderstorm turbulence that pilots can see on radar, clear-air currents form unpredictably when different air masses interact. De Crespigny urged passengers to keep seatbelts loosely fastened while seated and find seats immediately if turbulence strikes.
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Published 19 Oct 2026, 01:11 UTC · Updated 19 Oct 2026, 01:20 UTC
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