FRANKFURT- a Lufthansa (LH) flight LH511 from Buenos Aires (EZE) to Frankfurt (FRA) encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic, leaving 11 people injured.
According to a Lufthansa spokesperson, the incident resulted in five passengers and six crew members sustaining mostly minor injuries. The spokesperson emphasized that the safety of the flight was never in jeopardy.
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The injured individuals received immediate medical attention after the Boeing 747-8, carrying 329 passengers and 19 crew members, landed safely at its destination in Frankfurt on Tuesday at 10:53 am local time.
The turbulence occurred within an intertropical convergence zone, a common area for atmospheric instability, the airline reported.
“Unfortunately, five passengers and six crew members suffered mostly minor injuries,” the Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters in an email, confirming an earlier report by the DPA news agency.
The swift response and immediate medical care provided to the injured passengers and crew members ensured the safety of all aboard the flight, despite the unexpected turbulence encountered during the journey.
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According to FlightRadar24 data, Lufthansa Flight D-ABYP encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic shortly after departing from Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport.
The aircraft initially climbed to 33,000 feet, but as it attempted to ascend to 35,000 feet to avoid turbulent conditions, five unrestrained passengers sustained injuries, as reported by industry source AirLive.net.
FlightRadar24’s analysis showed a sudden drop in the plane’s speed from 511 knots (588 mph) to 180 knots (280 mph) within a minute, before the aircraft regained stability, returning to a cruising speed of 517 knots.
Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport, the injured crew members and passengers were promptly transported to the hospital for treatment.
The aircraft involved in the incident is a 10.5-year-old Boeing 747-8, registered as registered as D-ABYP and powered by four GE engines.
Similar Incidents
Recently, there has been a rise in turbulence-related incidents across the world. If you want to find out the most turbulent routes, click here: Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the World.
Air Canada Flight AC19, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner traveling from Vancouver (YVR) to Singapore (SIN), encountered severe turbulence two hours into its 16-hour flight on October 11, 2024. Turbulence over the North Pacific caused “major bumps,” sending passengers, food, and drinks flying throughout the cabin.
Another turbulence incident occurred on August 8, 2024, when an American Airlines (AA) flight from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte (CLT) experienced violent air currents that injured two flight attendants. The flight landed safely in Charlotte, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported and launched an investigation into the event.
Clear Air Turbulence (CAT), often occurring above 15,000 feet, remains a significant aviation risk. This sudden, severe turbulence typically arises in cloudless areas between jet streams and surrounding air, resulting in rapid, unpredictable aircraft movement.
In another turbulence-related incident, a Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight departed from London on May 20 and encountered severe turbulence over Thai airspace roughly 10 hours into the journey. The Boeing 777-300ER reportedly hit an air pocket, causing extreme cabin disruptions.
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