November 12th 2024.
On a routine flight from Argentina to Germany, Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 encountered some unexpected turbulence that caused a bit of a commotion. The aircraft, carrying 329 passengers and 19 crew members, hit some powerful air pockets over the Atlantic, resulting in injuries for five passengers and six crew members. Thankfully, the plane was able to safely land at its destination in Frankfurt.
According to reports, the incident occurred because some passengers were not wearing their seatbelts. As a result, they were the ones who suffered minor injuries. A spokesperson for Lufthansa clarified that the safety of the flight was never at risk and that the turbulence was only brief. The injured individuals received immediate medical attention upon landing at 9:53am.
The airline explained that the turbulence occurred in an intertropical convergence zone, a common area for such weather conditions. Data from FlightRadar24 showed that the plane had climbed to 33,000 feet before encountering the turbulence. In an attempt to avoid the rough weather, the pilots then climbed another 5,000 feet. However, it seems that the five passengers who were not buckled in were still injured during the incident.
Industry publication AirLive.net reported that the pilots had tried their best to steer clear of the turbulent weather. They even went as far as climbing to 34,000 feet and then 35,000 feet. However, despite their efforts, the turbulence still managed to jostle the plane and cause some injuries. It serves as a reminder for all passengers to always follow safety protocols and buckle up during flights.
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