[TRENDING] This SIA Plane In A Mess
Twelve people on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A-380 aircraft that took off from Changi Airport on Sunday morning (26 May 2013) were injured after the aircraft experienced severe turbulence. Photos showed food trays and utensils strewn along the aisles of the aircraft. 'Follow this story' for more updates.
By suehanah — 29 May 2013, 01:27 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Food trays and utensils strewn all over aircraft aisle
Photos showed food trays and utensils were strewn all over the aircraft aisles, as a result of the air turbulence.
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It was reported that breakfast was being served when the turbulence happened. The seat belt signs were believed to be on at the time. Meal services were suspended when the turbulence became severe.
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12 hurt on board SIA flight
Twelve people on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A-380 aircraft were injured after the aircraft experienced severe turbulence. The flight, SQ308, was about two hours into its journey to London's Heathrow Airport when it experienced "moderate to severe turbulence".
The aircraft had experienced a sudden loss of altitude, and that "all loose items" became "airborne". The 12 who were injured received medical attention on arrival at Heathrow Airport.
Pictures: On board SQ308 - Photo credit Alan Cross Instagram
Paramedics attended to those injured immediately when the plane touched down at Heathrow Airport. And passengers received a box of chocolates as compensation.
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Cabin crew started cleaning up the mess once its safe. Blankets put on floors to protect against shattered glass.
Image via imgur.comAircraft continued flight after turbulence
The Aviation Herald reported that the aircraft continued the flight to London for a safe landing about 13 hours after departure. The aircraft was unable to perform the return flight SQ-319 on time and departed for the return as flight SQ-319D the following day about 28 hours after landing.
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