“In 10 Seconds...” Singapore Airlines Passenger Narrates Harrowing Ordeal After Turbulence Kills One
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- čas přidán 21. 05. 2024
- Dzafran Azmir was among many passengers on a Singapore Airlines SIAL.SI flight hit by heavy turbulence which left dozens injured and one dead, who finally reached Singapore on Wednesday morning.
The scheduled flight on a Boeing BA.N 777-300ER plane diverted to Bangkok after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin, slamming some hard into the ceiling.
A 73-year-old British passenger died of a suspected heart attack and at least 30 people were injured.
Photographs from the interior of the plane showed gashes in the overhead cabin panels, oxygen masks and panels hanging from the ceiling and luggage strewn around. A passenger said some people's heads had slammed into the lights above the seats and punctured the panels.
"Suddenly the aircraft started tilting up and there was shaking so I started bracing for what was happening, and very suddenly there was a very dramatic drop so everyone seated and not wearing a seatbelt was launched immediately into the ceiling," Azmir, a 28-year-old student on board the flight told Reuters.
Singapore Airlines took those who could continue on a flight from Bangkok that reached Singapore just before 5 a.m. (21:00 GMT).
Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) is looking into the incident, and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is also sending representatives for support.
The sequence of events is still unclear, as the plane declared a medical emergency - but Reuters has not been able to confirm whether that happened before the turbulence erupted and the plane's altitude dropped from 37,000 feet to about 31,000 feet in a short period of time.
The sudden turbulence occurred over the Irrawaddy Basin in Myanmar about 10 hours into the flight, the airline said. Turbulence has many causes, most obviously the unstable weather patterns that trigger storms, but this flight could have been affected by clear air turbulence, which is very difficult to detect.
Turbulence-related airline accidents are the most common type of accident, according to a 2021 NTSB study.
While the airline said 30 people were injured, Samitivej Hospital in Thailand said it was treating 71 passengers. There were 211 passengers and 18 crew on board.
From 2009 through 2018, the U.S. agency found that turbulence accounted for more than a third of reported airline accidents and most resulted in one or more serious injuries, but no aircraft damage.
Singapore Airlines, which is widely recognized as one of the world's leading airlines and is a benchmark for much of the industry, has not had any major incidents in recent years.
Its last accident resulting in casualties was a flight from Singapore to Los Angeles via Taipei, where it crashed on Oct. 31, 2000, at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, killing 83 of the 179 people on board.
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This is why I always buckle up when seated, even when I'm sleeping.
Turbulence is unpredictable. Massive respect to the pilots for managing to control the aircraft and landing safely such responsibility 🥵
Technically, if you're flying into clouds, especially thunderclouds, the pilots will expect turbulence and switch on the seat belt signs. Unfortunately in this case, it was clear air turbulence and literally the worst clear air turbulence ever recorded. If that catastrophic turbulence were preluded by at least a few minutes of minor turbulence, they pilots might have had the opportunity to switch on the seat belt signs but unfortunately, it came quick and sudden
hmhmh.... is that why Avionics has advance in real time weather assessessments ???????
Even the seatbelt sign is not on, the moment you sit down, you buckle yourself in. The seatbelt is there for a reason.
100%
People repeating this over and over are trying to self-soothe their fears. The cabin crew can’t be wearing seatbelts all the time and that was the largest segment of the population injured
@@M_SC This is for us as passenger to play our part when we travel by air. If we play our part, injuries will be lessen right? Think about it.
I'm always seat belt in unless I'm up heading to the bathroom
its time they ban global warming and STOP this catastrophic crisis!
planes make a lot gas and they destroy the planet and are making animals extinct!
its time to ban fossils fuel and save the planet moving forwards!
Thank you Azmir! 🙏🙏 Your 5 min. narrative of the tragedy is clear and helpful. 👍👍✨✨
A seatbelt is like a helmet when riding a motorbike. You don't wait until you need to use it.
Well done Sir, I think you must traumatized by what you experienced yesterday. Take good care of yourself and rest if you can.
Thank you the Thai Authorities and all members of rescue staff and medic team for taking care all of passengers.
I had to mute the stupid drumming, but the speaker was interesting. Kudos to him.
Most importantly thanks to the quick thinking of the Pilot and Co pilot.
It could be worst.. Pray all people with injuries will be heal and return home safely
But i still cannot brain why seatbelt signs were off or the pilots give announcement asap as usual
@@amirism91yes. The onus will be on the pilot. An investigation needs to occur. Why were the seat belt signs off? Why would the pilot traverse through an area known for CAT? Lots of questions that need answers
@@amirism91 indeed. If you refer to the Reuters' article, "What happened to Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 and why?", the pilots had around 15 sec to react to the initial turbulence before the rapid downward movement set in. But according to the interviewee, the "seatbelt signs were off". 1:13 and 1:59
Another passenger said the seatbelt sign came on just before the turbulence started.
PRAY???? WTF! All the inane prayers said by passengers on that plane, apparently, were ignored.
Thanks for the clarity. U r brave. Rest well.
He's a friend of my sister. Big up to him for telling it as how he feels and sees.
Thank you for posting this explaination. What an ordeal.
❤what a composed and smart guy. Be well
Always put on your seat belt when seated even though there is no 'Fasten Seat Belt' sign switched on. You'll never know when Clear Air Turbulence would hit.
Exactly! This guy seems to say tt becos the sign was not on, therefore ppl are walking everywhere, crew serving food, ppl sleeping away w/o seatbelts etc. This is purely a terrible accident. This Malaysian student said he travels regularly, then doesnt he knows that you shd put on seat belt for own safety. Noone can predict when it will rain, leave alone whats will happens when you all in the sky. What is safety precautions?
If seat belts signs are off, I would usually leave mine loose rather than unbuckled except going to the bathroom
@@Roberto-lg7jx Me too - you don't know it's on and you can easy pull it tight.
@@karenchan1663 But lots don't and that's what he was trying to say. He did.
This is the reason why I always keep my seatbelt fasten while seated .
Tq Mr.Azmir....very calm and focused explanation of the incident. Take care....
This guy from Malaysia...kudos to him for telling the truth.
Why are you implying that anyone else told lies and only he told the truth?
He sounds pretty American to me......
If what he said is true, it means that the pilot should have asked passengers to wear their seat belts.
@@stacyjd2759He's a natural born Malaysian. He went to international school in Oman since he was a kid.
@@danielong911Airpocket is something that is unpredictable. Because of the clear sky & unseen circumstances from any radar detection could lead to any incidents while airborne.
Thank you for speaking openly. ❤ Praying for those injured. Get well .
What gives with the inane drumming ???????
Pathetic and unnecessary attempt to over-dramatise the situation. The situation is dramatic enough without giving it the Hollywood treatment!
😂
It gives a sense of urgency and drama.
Indian news format. Dramatic music, red circles, arrows, poor audio, looped video.
I was on a flight to Amsterdam years ago,similar thing happened, the plane just fell hundreds of feet out of the sky,luckily we were all strapped in,but it was a nightmare flight and I havent been on a plane since and dont plan to anytime soon,especially with all the boeings falling to pieces these days!! If I cant drive or sail,I ain't going!
Boeings and flying is safer than walking…
He spoke so well and appeared so composed given what he had experienced.
He is still in traumatized state. He is fine
Common sense should tell you, that the seatbelt sign don’t need to be on…always wear your seatbelt, it’s there for a reason
Υeah but some flights are like 12 hours or more, you literaly *have to* get up multiple times to help the blood flow and go to the toilet. And at some point you'll want to sleep, and it's hard to sleep with that seatbelt on. BTW Is it me or that legroom keeps getting a little smaller over the years?
You should absolutely sleep with the seatbelt on. wtf
I think a loose fitting seat belt will probably be a lot better than no seat belt. Should definitely put seat belt on when sleeping. Yeah. Of course you to get up and stretch and use the lavatories but when seated seat belt must be on
@@woontew9157 Can't bro. I know myself, I can't, at least not on those 14 hour flights I'm on at least once a year. I'm tall and I have to twist and turn a lot before I fall asleep, it's hard enough without the belt. And after that I have a connecting flight, plus the jetlag, if I don't sleep at all I'm screwed for days. I might try a helmet LOL
@@SP-nx8qx can still sleep with the seatbelt loosely fastened, leaving room for our body to shift.
I will never ever get used to take-offs and turbulence.
It helps if you think about sex.
Very clear explanation of what happened without any prejudice.
Thank you for your explanation bro.
The music is so irritating
DONT USE AUTOMATIC CAPTIONS as captions, they are SO BAD at capturing casual emotional speech
If you’re sitting down keep your f-ing seat belt on ALL THE TIME!
The only time I take my seat belt off is when im going to toilet.. the rest of it is always put my seat belt on because im to scared.. i had bad experience turbulence 10 years ago and recently my butt was flying ! But was on a seat belt 😢 was lucky.
Always wear your seat belt even if you are on smooth cruise
The only word to describe bad turbulence is.....BAD.
ALWAYS ALWAYS have seat belt fastened when seated. Applies to all flights everywhere.
I am a cabin crew. In the case of clear air turbulence it’s difficult to assess the upcoming weather. There was a huge crosswind, air pockets. Sometimes its an avoidable situation for the pilots if they get in to it. Hats off to the pilot otherwise number of the fatalities would have more.
RIP 🤍 & also prayers for anyone injured & in the hospital & also those who are experiencing any kind of trauma from the event.
What a great description of what happened, this guy is better spoken than 99% of the presenters or media people, someone should offer him a contract
Poor thing. I was on a delta flight into Dallas in 1968 and we had bad turbulence. Scared me so much that when I landed in El Paso I collapsed and have never flown again
How old you are now
@20891
She age as your 💩
An excellent interview with the passenger because he was very clear about how cool the Pilot was. Apparently there was no time for even a warning. Very fair description
Music is TOO LOUD.
And extremely annoying
Thank you.
I’ve experienced this exact scenario on a flight. He narrates it really well. It’s extremely sudden and over very fast. Very scary but apparently you are quite safe. Those planes are tanks.
Thank God
And the pilots for safe landing by tackling the critical situation
My thoughts go out to those passengers who have experienced such events. Air travel has become increasingly frightening these days.
The minute you get into the plane..you belt yourself in real tight. Because you are up there in the sky and the pattern of weather being what it is in all parts of the world. The pilot did well to keep the plane flying minimising the danger that his plane could get into. And had the presence of mind to land at the nearest airport to minimise the danger and get his passengers to some medical care. Singapore Airlines is one of the safest in the world. Well done Captain❤ it could have been worse. A note to people flying on any airline to any part of the world buckle yourself in real tight no matter what.
I don’t know why people take their seat belts off.
I don’t even notice the damn thing is on when I’m flying.
Let this be a lesson.
Have you been on long flights? If you are trying to curl sideways to sleep, it is easier with no seatbelt. I have done that on 13 hour flights and woke up when we got to our destination. So I can see how you can get careless. But I will not do that again!
No, I haven’t. The longest flight I’ve been on was 6 hours. I didn’t notice the belt at all. But, ya, I guess on a long flight things might be different.
A plane is a moving vehicle, thousands of feet in the air. It's not your comfortable bedroom even if you are in first class or business class. Always remember your safety comes before comfort. Even if it was a 30-hour flight (hypothetically), you'll still need to trouble yourself by strapping in.
The airlines need to show this video as part of the safety briefings.
Lesson: keep your seatbelt ON when seated
PUT YOUR SEATBELTS ON
Huge thank you to Mr. Azmir for his clear and chronological reporting. Very important piece of information about the lady behind him who buckled up straightaway at the very first sign of turbulence 2:31
A shame about the inane instrumental accompaniment to this excellent report
And that's why they say leave your seatbelts on
God Bless Everyone.!
This really shows how well engineered aircraft are to sustain this sort of enormous force and still recover and land safely is something to behold it could have been total loss of life
Clarity in thoughts and expressions.
Was the turbulence a problem or the way the plane behaved when hit by this turbulence? Just asking for a friend.
Turbulence = unpredictable air.
It will get buffeted around.
The plane did fine, it didn't break.
The plane was buffeted by the air turbulence, more of these will be the norm as we get more exotic weather, always stay buckled unless going to CR is my motto when flying..And I just flew Round trip recently with many connecting flights.
You have to remember that the aircraft is travelling at 900kmh, anything that happens is magnified manyfold…
This is the most accurrate report on this incident that I have seen on the news. Your heart goes out to all of them. The fact that the plane survived and pilots maintained the flight is amazing!
Singapore airlines is one of the best in the world, I used to fly them business class and the service was phenomenal.
Thanks for boasting
@@elliotoliver8679 First Class is boasting son, not business class.
Malasian airlines is even better. They are always ij news. Even the missing planes are in news.
Malaysia Airlines is really better
You buy a ticket to china, it flies you around the world, even a tour into the ocean 😂
Even the seatbelt on or not its also the resposbility of the passengers to put their seatbelt on.And even the pilot dont say any announcement,if you feel that their will be a heavy turbulence coming its also the passengers responsibility to do their possible best to keep themselves safe.Why wait the pilot announcement.I found this man his explanation so very crazy. I think he was waiting for the pilot to come out and put his seatbelt on. I know the pilot did all their possible best not to crash the airplane and this man should thank for that.
The Pilot, kudos to you for trying your best to save life. You n all the crew , we are very thankful for the service rendered. But just God decided to take what is close to his heart.
Singapore airlines is the best.
They are blaming the flight crew for not taking evasive action of approaching storm front,😠
Gosh...y d drums! It's a tragedy....
just sorry for the people crippled and maimed and the hardship they will have to go through for the rest of their LIVES
That's why I always buckled in (seatbelt On) the entire flight even though with or without the pilot's order.
It took me years to get over an incident on a BA flight years ago on route to Australia from Singapore. The plane plummeted and food and coffee everywhere. Not like this though.
I wish the news would stop saying the man was killed, he was not killed, he died, there is a difference. A heart attack due to understandable panic does not mean he was killed. I am sorry for him and his family, but clear air pockets are unpredictable, which is why the pilots didn't alert anyone or put the seatbelt sign on, and the pilots and flight crew did their best in a bad situation.
Why is the National Transportation Safety Board "investigating" an incident that took place on a flight from London?
This is why I always keep the seatbelt on. One never knows.
How terrifying.
Can happen on any flight in the tropics , and should be a warning to all passengers , keeps the seat belts tightned at all times
So many airline incidents lately.
I've never been worried taking flights, but after hearing the dramatic drumming over this video I'm now scared of flying. Good job "crux"!
How many times do airlines have to advise passengers to wear their seatbelts at all times?
Imagine if the airplane wasn’t one of the bigger ones, it could’ve been worse.
The differential in height was only 300 feet, but, was a violent up and down movement. The 6000 foot drop was a controlled descent to clearer air.
The drums really helped with the story 🙂
🙉 it’s giving me a headache.
What I learned about this after my own digging of information is a clear-air turbulence actually exists, and from its term it happens in the clearest of day when you least expected it that even experienced pilots can be oblivious. Lesson is always fasten yourself regardless of the seatbelt sign.
I'm glad this passenger is honest and understanding. For him to have been buckled in and still recognized that there wasn't enough warning for the others is very telling.
It's sad when people who were not on the flight blame others for not wearing seatbelts because for one thing, there is ALWAYS someone in the lavatory. I've always had to wait in a line to get in. Those people don't have the luxury of rushing back to their seats in 3 seconds, and we can't have 100% control over the involuntary processes of our bodily functions. Even when we don't eat/drink during a flight (I've done a 12hr flight with no eating or drinking), our bladders are still working with the existing fluids we have.
I'm the type to stay buckled in while sleeping, but I still feel sad for those who suffered such terrible injuries.
Reminds me of Malaysian Airline that disappeared. I think this plane saved itself from disappearing but met strong to strong turbulence.
Is boeing 777 more prone to turbulences?
Instinclively I always felt much safer with my Seatbelt on throughout the flight, and now I know why! Thank you much for your Report!
I often wonder if the pilot can somewhat see on their special purposed screen air pockets, and other hazards ahead and will try to avoid these. Normally, flight captain will announce on the PA just after take off from London or anywhere in Europe telling the passengers that they might expect air turbulence along the way especially around the Bay of Bengal or Andaman sea. The flight path will be adjusted slightly to avoid these trouble space. I noticed that there are less turbulence further south of the Bay of Bengal. (My inference as a passenger travelling from London to Malaysia)
This reminds me of one of the worst flights of my life; it was 1980 and we took the midnight flight to Reno Nevada. We hit turbulence that was so bad the plane dropped about 500 to 1,000 feet with no warning; there was coffee spilt all over the place, the stewardesses faces were green, a pilot was a passenger in the plane who told me when we arrived that he had done the Hawaii route many times and nothing had compared to this flight. We were experiencing the turbulence before Mt St Helens blew;....the turbulence lasted it seemed for about 10 minutes and I really thought we were going to die. Surprisingly after praying fervently I felt calm and was ready to accept my fate. It finally settled down but I was never comfortable again flying........these people were meant to be spared; bless them in Jesus name........
I flew in the same plane 30 years ago ,where is the maintenance at?
You’re having us on man. The B777-300 ER was first introduced into service by Singapore Airlines in 2007. And all the oldest ones are gone. This plane is much newer than 30 years!
Initial reports say the plane dropped 6,000 ft. He makes no mention of that. That would have taken longer than 10 seconds. Of course, everyone's perception of time is altered when experiencing traumatic events. Glad he's ok. Prayers for quick recovery for all those injured and deepest condolences to the loved ones of the elderly man who passed away from a heart attack.
I got more information from this 5 minute talk than all the news combined out there. All they talk about is they’re still not sure about what really happened and just talk anything to keep the viewers watching.
From the Reuters' article "What happened to Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 and why?", you can see a graph of speed vs time. The gradient represents the acceleration which translates to force. At around 7-49-40 (around 15 sec after the turbulence started), there was a rapid downward acceleration lasting for less than 10 sec. I believe this is what caused the most injuries for passengers not buckled up like what he mentioned in 0:08. He also mentioned, to my surprise that 'the seatbelt signs were off' at 1:13.
Uh yes, the plane dropped. That’s what hurt everyone and everyone knows that?
I always keep the seatbelt on. No need to remove it.
Time for correct seat belt harnesses that pilots use.
First and Business class seems to be safe and sound from turbulence.
Just as well the pilot and Co pilot were strapped in,Clear air turbulence Is impossible to detect therefore if seatbelt signs were not on well tha explains how it was a surprise to everyone,it is always a good idea to stay buckled up throughout the entire flight not just so the cabin crew who do an amazing job don't have to disturb sleeping passengers .Safest way really .
Turbulence is the word of the day
I feel so bad for those who were in the lavatories..
Must have been pretty crap.
Could you imagine flying up towards the ceiling and you pee all over. And then you get knocked out and you’re laying there with your pants down.
I was in a similar KAL flight over the Pacific from Seoul to LAX in 1990 & was in the toilet when it struck. I got slammed a few times ceiling to deck in the toilet & it felt like the plane was coming apart, outside the bathhroom screams & loud structural twisting & horrible noises. I didn't know if the plane was still in 1 piece, scariest moment of my life. It paused for a few seconds so I could zip up & exit back to my seat. I stepped out the door & it began again, zero gravity astronaut training type of stuff only worse....I fought my way back to my seat getting slammed hard ceiling to deck several more times before I could re-seat & buckle in. whole ordeal lasted maybe 2 minutes, plane was a mess, many overhead bins had opened and luggage was strewn all over the cabin. Once we landed many people got carried & wheeled out, many old folks injured. Before that incident I used to enjoy traveling & exploring new places, never again. I continued to fly when necessary for work etc, through SE Asian typhoons, .US tornado clusters etc, etc... till 2001. Now I don't fly anymore. Most people don't realize that your life is really in play while being in a metal tube at 35,000+ feet going 500+ knots. Just retelling has my heart pounding in my chest, always does.
This event is going to traumatized everybody on board. I remember when we had severe turbulance flying hk to manila. The plane dropped i dunno how many feet and then there was a black out for few seconds. I used to love flying but after that event, I just have anxiety/panic attacks every single time I fly.
If anyone can still remember, the same thing happened to Latam Flight 800 in March 2024 which suddenly plunged a few hundred feet and injured some passengers. That plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and a passenger was informed by the pilot that the gauges and instrument panel suddenly turned blank, causing the plane to stop flight in mid air. It explains why the US NTSB is now involved in the investigation of this latest SIA flight incident which involves another Boeing plane, the Boeing 777.
Wow. The pilots were just trying to deal with it the best way they knew how. Still A Lot of Thanks to them for still being able to land the aircraft safely. Who wouldn't be terrified? My Goodness. Some Folkes fail to understand these things happen so fast, you never have enough seconds in some cases. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽
I don't understand why people just don't keep their seat belts on while seated. It doesn't matter if the sign is off. I sleep laying down and I make sure that my seat belt is on tight.
RIP to the gentleman who passed away. I hope everyone who was injured make a quick recovery.
If it doesnt fit, you Must acquit!
This is so Scary... I am so glad am not afraid of flying !!! Have the seat belt on while seated at all times in an airplane
Where did the flight originate?
London
@@Thaddeus-ml8if Thank you.
There was a time when it was commonplace for people to unbuckle their seat belts as soon as the seat belt sign was switched off after take-off. Regular flyers soon learned to keep theirs loosely fastened after hearing the regular announcements that they should do so. But those who don't fly regularly probably just pay attention to that sign above their heads that indicate that it's OK to unbuckle their seat belts.
But just as some modern aircraft no longer have the illuminated no smoking signs because the majority of people know that you can never smoke on a plane, maybe it's time to mandate that a seat belt must always be at least worn loosely when seated, and to either get rid of the seat belt sign completely, or to keep it permanently illuminated.
It could be either Good or Bad but Big things have Small Beginnings. Perhaps they could manufacture emergency airbags around and at the top of passenger’s ceiling to minimise injuries in unforeseen circumstances like these.