7 Injured After Singapore-Guangzhou Scoot Flight Hit by Turbulence

Singapore: In an incident of flight turbulence experiences on a Scoot flight to Guangzhou from Singapore, seven people including both passengers and crew members were injured; one of them was also taken to the hospital. The airline has also issued a statement regarding the same.

7 Injured due to Turbulence on Singapore-Guangzhou Flight

Seven people were injured when a no-frill Scoot flight from Singapore to the Chinese city of Guangzhou hit turbulence.

One person was taken to the hospital, The Straits Times reported.

Scoot flight TR100 departed from Singapore around 5.45 am, The Straits Times said, citing data from flight-tracking website FlightRadar24.

Statement Issued by Scoot

Scoot said the flight encountered turbulence as it was approaching Guangzhou on Friday morning, adding that the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft landed uneventfully at 9.10 am local time.

"We can confirm that four passengers and three crew members received medical assistance immediately upon arrival in Guangzhou. As at Sept 6, 8.30 pm local time, one passenger was hospitalised for further observation," said Scoot.

Scoot said that its priority was the welfare of its passengers and cabin crew and it would provide all necessary support and assistance required.

It did not elaborate on the number of passengers and crew on board the flight, according to the broadsheet.

Singapore-Guangzhou Flight Dropped 25 Feet Suddenly

Data from FlightRadar24 showed that the plane was flying at 35,000 feet at about 500 knots more than midway through its flight before it suddenly dropped 25 feet and slowed to 262 knots. 

The data then showed the plane returning to its original altitude and speed. 

(Inputs from PTI)