A Singapore Airlines Flight 321 experienced severe turbulence en route from London to Singapore, resulting in the death of one passenger and injuries to several others.
The airline announced the incident in a statement Tuesday
The Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, departed from London’s Heathrow airport shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Monday.
The aircraft was cruising at 37,000 feet when it abruptly descended to 31,000 feet over the western coast of Myanmar, according to Flightradar24 data.
The flight was diverted to Bangkok and landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport. By Tuesday evening, emergency services had transported the injured individuals to medical facilities.
“Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased,” the airline stated.
However, Singapore Airlines declined to answer further questions.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, responsible for aviation regulation, did not provide any comments.
Singapore Airlines, known for its strong safety record and top-ranking status, last faced a major incident in 2000 when a flight mistakenly took off from the wrong runway in Taiwan, resulting in a crash that killed 83 people.
As reported by FlightGlobal’s World Airliner Census, Singapore Airlines operates one of the largest fleets of Boeing 777s, a popular choice for long-haul routes.
