Qatar Airways Flight Incident
Twelve people were injured during turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland that landed safely on Sunday, authorities in Dublin’s airport said. In a statement, Dublin Airport said six passengers and six crew members were hurt when Qatar Airways Flight QR017 experienced turbulence over Turkey. The flight landed as scheduled shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Details of the Incident
- Twelve individuals injured during turbulence on Qatar Airways flight
- Six passengers and six crew members affected
- Incident occurred over Turkey
Response and Investigation
Qatar Airways stated that the injuries were “minor” and that the incident is now under internal investigation. Upon landing, emergency services, including airport police and fire and rescue department, attended to the six passengers and six crew members reporting injuries. Eight of them were taken to the hospital.
Passenger Accounts
One passenger, Paul Mocc, described witnessing people hitting the roof and food and drink flying everywhere. Emma Rose Power mentioned seeing flight attendants with scratches and injuries after the turbulence.
Recent Similar Incidents
This incident follows a recent event where a British man died and over 100 individuals were injured on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 due to extreme turbulence. The plane had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand. Several individuals are still receiving treatment in the hospital for skull, brain, and spine injuries.
Improving Air Safety
Following these incidents, airlines like Singapore Airlines have reinforced their seatbelt rules. Air safety experts emphasize the importance of wearing seatbelts during flights to prevent injuries from unexpected turbulence. Scientists also highlight the increasing risk of clear air turbulence due to climate change.
