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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Helen Coffey

What is flight turbulence and can it cause a plane to crash?

Experiencing severe turbulence on a plane can be terrifying and occasionally lead to injuries. Recently, several people on an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi were injured when the plane encountered turbulence during its descent.

Back in March, at least three cabin crew members were taken to hospital after a Delta flight to Australia suffered severe turbulence. The airline claimed that no passengers were injured, however.

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