Singapore Flight from London that Made Emergency Landing Passenger Died During Severe Turbulence Experienced Rapid Changes in Gravitational Force [Video]

Last week, a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence on its way from London to Singapore and had dropped 54 meters (178 feet) in less than five seconds, leading to the death of one person and injuring many of the 211 passengers and 18 crew members onboard.

Following the incident on flight SQ321 on May 21, the flight diverted to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, where it was received by medical services.

Rapid change in gravitational force?

On Wednesday, the preliminary findings of an investigation led by Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore revealed that a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries.

The report mentions, “The rapid changes in G [gravitational force] over the 4.6 sec duration resulted in an altitude drop of 178 ft, from 37,362 ft to 37,184 ft. This sequence of events likely caused the injuries to the crew and passengers.”

The report added that the changes in …