A Qatar Airways Boeing 787 flight experienced a terrifying ordeal on Sunday as it encountered intense turbulence, leaving 12 people injured. The flight, traveling from Doha, Qatar to Dublin, landed safely at the Irish airport despite the harrowing experience.
Eyewitness accounts described a scene of chaos and fear as the plane hit turbulence over Turkey. Despite the turbulence, the crew decided to continue on to Ireland instead of diverting the flight, leading to questions about the decision-making process.
Upon landing, the aircraft was met by emergency services, including Airport Police and the Fire and Rescue department. It was discovered that 6 passengers and 6 crew members had sustained injuries, with 8 individuals requiring hospitalization.
Passengers who disembarked from the flight shared their harrowing experiences, with some describing the turbulence hitting suddenly, leaving them with torn clothes and wide eyes. Despite the ordeal, many expressed gratitude for surviving the frightening incident.
This incident adds to a series of recent Boeing aircraft mishaps, including a Singapore Airlines flight from London that experienced turbulence resulting in injuries and a fatality. The aviation industry’s safety record has come under scrutiny, with incidents like the Qatar Airways turbulence raising concerns among travelers.