Singapore Airlines plane hit severe turbulence over Myanmar killing one passenger
One person died and 79 were injured after Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered sudden turbulence on May 21, 2024, while flying above south-west Myanmar.
Sudden strike during breakfast service
The Boeing 777 was carrying 210 people when moderate shaking began at 2.19pm local time. Cabin crew switched on the seatbelt signs after the initial disturbance lasted for 17 seconds. Passengers described the event as a grenade going off inside the aircraft cabin.
Injuries and fatalities reported
Unrestrained individuals struck the roof with force equal to one and a half times gravity. Screams were heard while blood flowed down faces and overhead panels broke from impact. One person died and 79 others suffered serious injuries during the incident.
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