Turbulence can cause serious injuries and weather changes could make them worse. But what can we do?
The turbulence can lead to injuries ranging from fractured kneecaps to broken ankles – and even death. And climate change could make it worse. But what can we do? Experts have some ideas... Turbulence caused 37.6% of airline crashes between 2009 and 2018 The most dangerous is clear air turbulence, which can happen without warning READ MORE: I'm a BA Captain - and these facts will help cure your fear of flying 2023 | Updated: 23:32 GMT, March 6, 2023
Turbulence remains a major cause of injury to passengers and crew, even though airlines have steadily improved their overall accident rates in recent years.
A Lufthansa flight from Texas to Germany is one of the latest examples. The Airbus A330 reported severe turbulence over Tennessee last Wednesday and was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Seven people were taken to hospital with injuries deemed minor.
And on Friday, a business jet was rocked by severe turbulence above over New England, causing a rare passenger to die.
Climate change is expected to worsen turbulence over the next few decades, experts say, even though improving weather forecasts will help.
Turbulenc...
Turbulence remains a major cause of injury to passengers and crew, even though airlines have steadily improved their overall accident rates in recent years.
A Lufthansa flight from Texas to Germany is one of the latest examples. The Airbus A330 reported severe turbulence over Tennessee last Wednesday and was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Seven people were taken to hospital with injuries deemed minor.
And on Friday, a business jet was rocked by severe turbulence above over New England, causing a rare passenger to die.
Climate change is expected to worsen turbulence over the next few decades, experts say, even though improving weather forecasts will help.
Turbulenc...
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