On Sunday, a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin encountered turbulence, resulting in injuries to twelve individuals. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed safely at Dublin Airport with eight of the injured passengers requiring hospitalization. The incident occurred while the aircraft was flying over Turkey, prompting emergency services to meet the plane upon landing.
Dublin Airport confirmed that both passengers and crew members reported injuries due to the turbulence. All passengers were assessed for injuries on board, with eight individuals subsequently taken to the hospital for further treatment. Qatar Airways issued a statement acknowledging that a few passengers and crew members sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. The airline stated that an internal investigation into the matter is underway.
This incident follows a recent event where a British man passed away from a suspected heart attack and numerous passengers were injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London due to severe turbulence. While fatalities from turbulence are uncommon, the number of reported injuries has been on the rise. Some experts suggest that the increasing frequency of turbulence encounters may be linked to the effects of climate change on flying conditions.
