Passenger Killed, 30 Injured as Singapore Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Severe Turbulence

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore made an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand, due to severe turbulence. One passenger died, and Thai media reported 30 injuries. The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft experienced a dramatic drop in altitude of 6,000 within five minutes near the end of the flight. A passenger described the incident, stating that those not wearing seatbelts were launched into the ceiling. Turbulence-related accidents are the most common type of airline accidents, often resulting in serious injuries.