Twelve injured after Qatar Airways flight suffers turbulence over Turkey

26 May 2024 , 13:07
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Emergency services were called to the tarmac at Dublin Airport
Emergency services were called to the tarmac at Dublin Airport

TWELVE passengers and crew were injured on a Qatar Airways flight after experiencing intense turbulence.

The jet was on its way from Doha to Dublin when it began shaking as it flew over Turkey, just days after the deadly Singapore Airlines flight.

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Twelve people have been injured in a Qatar Airways flight after intense turbulenceCredit: Damien Storan
The plane was on its way to Dublin from Doha when it was hit by turbulence flying over Turkey
The plane was on its way to Dublin from Doha when it was hit by turbulence flying over TurkeyCredit: Damien Storan
Emergency services are currently on the tarmac at Dublin Airport
Emergency services are currently on the tarmac at Dublin Airport

Emergency services are now at Dublin Airport after the six passengers and six air staff were hurt after the horror ordeal.

In a statement, Qatar Airways told The Sun: “Qatar Airways can confirm that flight QR017 a Boeing B787-9 from Doha to Dublin has landed safely.

"A small number of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries in flight and are now receiving medical attention.

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"The matter is now subject to an internal investigation. The safety and security of our passengers and crew are our top priority.”

Graeme McQueen, media relations manager at daa, the operator of Dublin Airport, told Sky News: "Upon landing, the aircraft was met by emergency services, including Airport Police and our Fire and Rescue department, due to six passengers and six crew [12 total] on board reporting injuries after the aircraft experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey.

"The Dublin Airport team continues to provide full assistance on the ground to passengers and airline staff."

An internal investigation regarding the incident has now been launched.

It comes just days after a Singapore Airlines Boeing jet plunged 7,000ft in a six minute death drop.

Those onboard the flight that killed Brit granddad Geoff Kitchen, 73, recalled "doing somersaults" while others were "launched into the ceiling".

Flight SQ321 took off from London Heathrow shortly after 10pm on Monday with 211 passengers and 18 crew on board - including 47 Brits.

Officials at Dublin Airport said its team is providing full assistance to everyone on ground
Officials at Dublin Airport said its team is providing full assistance to everyone on groundCredit: Getty

Nearly 11 hours into the 13-hour journey to Singapore, the packed jet was smashed by sudden "severe turbulence" while passengers were eating breakfast, officials said.

Shocking images showed food, drinks and cutlery strewn across the galley kitchens of the plane as it was violently thrown around.

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Ceiling fittings were ripped apart and pipework was exposed - and a panicked stewardess was seen with blood pouring from her nose.

Passengers appeared shell-shocked after landing as paramedics and staff helped them off the plane in wheelchairs and on stretchers - with some in neck braces.

The Singapore Airlines flight was diverted to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok where it made an emergency landing shortly before 4pm local time.

It had been due to land at Singapore's Changi Airport at 6.10pm local time.

The Boeing 777-300ER plunged from 38,000ft to 31,000ft near the Andaman Sea as it approached Thailand, according to flight tracker FlightRadar24.

A convoy of 13 ambulances raced to the scene in Bangkok - with pictures showing emergency vehicles lined up on the tarmac.

Geoff Kitchen, 73, died of a heart attack after the Singapore Airlines Boeing flight plunged 7,000ft in just six minutes sparking mid-air panic.

The granddad, from Thornbury, Gloucestershire, had just begun a six week trip to Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and Australia, with wife Linda when tragedy struck.

The keen amateur actor and former insurance worker was described as “a really nice bloke” by his devastated friends.

Boeing said: "We extend our deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one and our thoughts are with the passengers and crew."

Juliana Cruz Lima

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