Many passengers on Singapore Airlines Flight 321 still struggle with trauma from severe turbulence a year after the incident, the South China Morning Post said. The Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore faced violent turbulence on May 21, 2024, leading to an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The turbulence caused a British man’s death and injuries to other passengers. The cabin was chaotic, items scattered, oxygen masks deployed, and electrical panels damaged. Bangkok medical teams treated head and spine injuries, with numerous surgeries needed for over a dozen individuals.
New Zealander Philip Whitehead, injured in the turbulence as he returned from the toilet, couldn’t fasten his seat belt and ended up on the floor in a pool of blood. He suffered a broken neck and back, requiring spinal surgery later.
Medical evaluations for affected passengers are ongoing, with compensation sought from Singapore Airlines. The incident led to safety protocol revisions at the airline. A preliminary report from Singapore’s transport ministry revealed that the jetliner rapidly dropped 54 meters in 4.6 seconds due to uncommanded altitude and airspeed changes.
Passengers are seeking compensation through Carter Capner Law, an Australian firm specializing in aircraft disaster claims. The firm represents 11 passengers and is investigating claims for others who developed PTSD, despite being physically unharmed. Seeking up to $1 million in compensation for PTSD patients.
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