Singapore Airlines flight encounters severe turbulence, killing one passenger, injuring 79
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered severe clear-air turbulence over Myanmar on May 21, 2024, killing one passenger and injuring 79 others in 21 seconds. The Boeing 777 hit 1.5 times gravitational force, throwing unbelted passengers into overhead panels. As global temperatures rise, airlines face increased turbulence frequency and severity, particularly invisible clear-air turbulence that strikes without warning.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 19:20 UTC
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