Turbulence which hit SQ321 in 2024: Possibility of weather radar defect cannot be ruled out, investigation finds
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The weather radar in the cockpit of Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 may have malfunctioned amid turbulence that resulted in the death of a British national in 2024 and injuries to other passengers, according to a report by the Transport Safety InvestigaTurbulence which hit SQ321 in 2024: Possibility of weather radar defect cannot be ruled out, investigation finds
The weather radar in the cockpit of Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 may have malfunctioned amid turbulence that resulted in the death of a British national in 2024 and injuries to other passengers, according to a report by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) published on Tuesday (May 19).SQ321 departed London Heathrow for Singapore at around 9.40pm UTC (5.40am Singapore time) on May 20, 2024.At 7.49am UTC the next day, as the plane cruised over southwest Myanmar, it was abruptly hit by turbulence that lasted over a full minute.Despite the best efforts of flight crew to take control, 80 passengers on board the flight suffered injuries, while the British passenger died after suffering complications with his heart and lungs.The Boeing 777-300ER was carrying a total of 229 passengers including crew.After receiving reports of multiple injuries in the cabin, the flight crew declared mayday to air traffic control in Yangon, Myanmar, and was directed to land in Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.Arriving at 8.45am, medical personnel helped treat the injured, transporting them to hospitals. Read more
