May 26th 2024.
Twelve people were injured, with eight needing to go to the hospital, when a Qatar Airways airplane on its way from Doha to Dublin experienced turbulence, according to airport officials. The incident took place on Sunday, just before 1pm, when flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, safely landed at Dublin Airport as scheduled. The airport released a statement saying that upon landing, the plane was met by emergency services, including airport police and the fire and rescue department. This was due to reports from six passengers and six crew members of injuries sustained while the aircraft was flying over Turkey.
The airport further stated that all passengers were checked for injuries on board the plane, and eight of them were later taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Qatar Airways also released a statement, confirming that a small number of passengers and crew members had sustained minor injuries during the flight and were currently receiving medical attention. They added that the incident was being investigated internally.
This unfortunate event occurred just five days after a British man passed away from a suspected heart attack and numerous passengers were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London encountered severe turbulence. While fatalities caused by turbulence are rare, injuries have been reported over the years. Meteorologists and aviation experts have also noted an increase in turbulence encounters and have raised concerns about the potential impact of climate change on flying conditions.
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