As many as 12 people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland sustained injuries during a bout of turbulence, Dublin Airport said on Sunday.
According to a Reuters report, the plane landed safely and as scheduled.
“Upon landing, the aircraft was met by emergency services, including Airport Police and our Fire and Rescue department, due to 6 passengers and 6 crew [12 total] on board reporting injuries after the aircraft experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey,” Dublin Airport said in a statement.
“All passengers were assessed for injury prior to disembarking the aircraft. Eight passengers were subsequently taken to hospital. The return flight to Doha (flight QR018) is scheduled to operate as normal this afternoon, albeit with a delay. Flight operations at Dublin Airport were unaffected and continue as normal this afternoon,” the statement further read.
On May 21, severe turbulence in a London-Singapore flight resulted in one death and several injuries, Singapore Airlines said. Flight tracking data suggested the plane dropped more than 1,800 metres (6,000 feet) in just five minutes over the Andaman Sea before it was diverted to Bangkok.
A 73-year-old British man died and 104 people were injured on the flight, which was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew from London to Singapore.
What Causes Turbulence?
Turbulence can be caused by multiple factors, including changes in temperature, wind patterns and air pressure. When air moves in different directions than usual, it creates turbulence, which can range from mild to severe. While this can be uncomfortable for some passengers, it is generally not a safety concern.
In cases of light to moderate turbulence, the passenger may feel weight around the seat belt, and the items in the overhead bin will start moving.
In most severe cases, a passenger is being thrown around, causing severe injuries or death. In this case, it is called clear-air turbulence, and it is difficult to avoid as it does not show up on the weather radar.
Is Climate Change Responsible For Turbulence?
Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading in England, said there was strong evidence that turbulence is increasing because of climate change. His research team discovered that severe clear-air turbulence in the North Atlantic has increased by 55% since 1979. Severe turbulence in the jet streams could double or triple in the coming decades if global conditions continue as expected, he explained.
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