What happened when SQ321 hit turbulence, according to flight data

Using flight data, investigators reconstructed what happened on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 when it hit severe turbulence over the south of Myanmar on the way from London to Singapore on May 21. A passenger died and dozens more were injured, resulting in an emergency diversion of the plane to Bangkok.

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[csy]

Within 16 mins the pilots managed to divert and start descending to Bangkok. And by the time they landed all was ready for the emergency. This speedy coordination surely is only made possible by existing relationships between countries, airlines, airports, public services, and international protocols. Great job, all who were involved and all who prepared for these kinds of situations.

[lhenzbujo]

I always buckle up even if i’m eating or just stationary. I only remove my seat belt when i need to go to the toilet…

[borntorepent]

Well done to all air and cabin crews.. We all know It's not an easy handled situation.. And may those who are still hospitalised have a full and speedy recovery.. Stay well and safe always..

[jasontan]

A small detail for the animators, but a big detail for aviation enthusiasts. The Singapore Airlines B777-300ER involved in this incident had a special Star Alliance livery and not the usual Singapore Airlines livery.

[leeRocks]

The entire cabin crew and pilots need to be given a hero’s welcome. The pilots have done extremely well under extreme pressure. Well done🫡🫡. For the passengers injured during this flight, speedy recovery. God bless.

[diypromax]

Those who likes to travel also must take risks no matter what mode of travel, that's the meaning of travel of course.

[mindful]

Thank you Thailand for the speedy response.

[leongps]

It’s not the airline’s fault for accidents
The seatbelt sign was turned on!

[sofiyarini]

It's just a split second but the impact was extraordinary inside

[EntertainingChaos]

Hitting the ceiling must have been painful...😮

[CaptStevenHorn]

The pilots flew into the top of an imbedded thunderstorm through incompetence. They failed to accurately interrogate the weather returns with their radar. As an active international Airline Captain with 30 years in command of Heavies and Supers, your primary job is to avoid storms. Don’t expect an open and honest investigation.

[DonkiDonkey]

If the seat belt sign was on, the unbelted passengers need to take some personal responsibility. Do we need the constant beeping on unbelted seats?

[MyHanck]

Thanks for this . The livery was Star Alliance.

[HtutWin]

I've flown countless number of flights in my life. Surprisingly, I also experienced some of my worst turbulence in this area when I flew from Singapore to Myanmar! It was a on a Jetstar flight and I've never been on a plane that bucked up and down that much. I remember looking outside the window and I could see dark/thick thunder clouds!

[welcome_to_the_collapse]

Seriously, who doesn't wear seatbelts the entire time they're on the plane? This isn't the 1950s anymore.

[rtjahyadi]

That’s why i always wear seatbelts 💺 throughout the flight, because you’ll never know when turbulence hits. Applause 👏🏻 for the pilot to stabilize the condition

[jevmobile]

Funny how the sensationalist brigade said it dropped 6000ft approx when it was first news. The actual facts are always so much less dramatic, but surprisingly a small change in G force can cause unsecured persons or items to be severely dislodged.

[divyeshsathya]

But passengers say the seat belt was not turned on

[brainylee]

Why this airlines getting so stingy that they provide only 777 plane for long routes? If they used jumbo a380 in the first place, turbulence could be minimized and no injuries nor dead at all.

[invisiblewing]

Until this incident, nobody believe any turbulence will involve so some pretend to belt for their comfort.
Rather than the turbulence, I witnessed a sudden dead brake for the parking which resulted head injury from the hit.