Twelve injured as Qatar Airways’ Dublin flight hits turbulence
Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha to Dublin, Ireland, were injured after the airplane hit turbulence, the Dublin Airport said on Sunday. The plane landed safely and on schedule.
“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,” Dublin Airport said in a statement.
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. The matter is now subject to an internal investigation. The safety…
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) May 26, 2024
Reports say the incident lasted less than 20 seconds and occurred during food and drinks service. Qatar Airways said a ‘small number’ of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries during the flight and were receiving medical attention.
The airline did not directly comment on the turbulence, but said the matter was subject to an internal investigation.
The incident took place five days after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was forced to land in Bangkok due to severe turbulence, which killed a 73-year-old British man and left 20 others in intensive care.
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