Terror at high altitude, on board British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier. Flight BA12 of June 16 last year, direct from Singapore to the airport …
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High-Flying Terror, on board a British Airways aircraft, the UK’s flagship airline. Flight BA12 from June 16, direct from Singapore at London Airport from Heathrowwas struck by what an airline spokesman said: “one of the worst turbulences in years».
It happened during the Boeing 777-300ER crossed the Bay of Bengalthe part of the Indian Ocean they border India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The screams of the passengers, frightened by the tremors, echoed on board. So severe and frequent that the plane was forced to turn around and return to Singapore. After landing, the aircraft was examined by airport staff for any structural damage.
“Out of nowhere, the plane started shaking. “It suddenly dropped 1.5 meters and rose again with uncomfortable, jerky movements,” a British Airways source told The Sun.
The injured party
Five crew members were injured, during the nightmarish crossing. One of them suffered a dislocated ankle and another stewardess had to have an MRI to assess the severity of some of the bruises on her hip. Another was taken to hospital to have surgery on his ankle and femur.
For passengers who were shocked but happy to be back on the ground, British Airways offered hotel accommodation at their own expense while they awaited the new flight to London. I hope it’s the right time.
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