DUBLIN: Dublin Airport reported that turbulence injured twelve passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland on Sunday. The plane safely landed on schedule.
Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed shortly before 1pm Dublin time (1200 GMT), the airport said.
“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.
Irish broadcaster RTE reported that the incident, which occurred during food and drinks service, lasted less than 20 seconds.
Qatar Airways said in a statement that 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 is subject to an internal investigation.
Five days later, severe turbulence forced a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore to land in Bangkok. This incident resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British man and left 20 others in intensive care.
Turbulence-related airline accidents are the most common type, according to a 2021 study by the US National Transportation Safety Board.
The airline also assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted to understand the causes of the Qatar Airways turbulence injuries.
Qatar Airways’ swift response and coordination with emergency services minimized the impact of the turbulence injuries. Looking forward, the airline plans to review its safety procedures and passenger guidelines to enhance overall flight safety.
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