A Qatar Airways flight traveling from Doha to Dublin encountered severe turbulence on Sunday, resulting in injuries to twelve passengers and crew members. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Reg. A7-BHM), identified as flight QR017QR017, landed safely at Dublin Airport as scheduled shortly before 1:00 PM GMT. Dublin Airport Authority reported that emergency services, including fire and rescue personnel and airport police, met the aircraft upon landing due to the reported injuries.
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According to their statement, six passengers and six crew members sustained injuries while the plane was airborne over Turkey. Qatar Airways issued a separate statement acknowledging the incident. They confirmed that a small number of passengers and crew members received minor injuries during the flight and were being treated by medical professionals. The airline also stated that an internal investigation into the incident was underway.
This incident comes on the heels of another turbulence-related event just days prior. A Singapore Airlines flight traveling from London to Singapore encountered unexpected and severe turbulence on Tuesday, May 21st. The turbulence resulted in a reported fatality, a British man who died from a suspected heart attack, and injuries to dozens of passengers.
The Singapore Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand. While turbulence-related deaths are uncommon, injuries are a more frequent occurrence. These incidents highlight the importance of maintaining seat belts fastened at all times, even if the seat belt sign is not on, and paying attention to safety instructions at the beginning of the flight.