Qatar B789 enroute on May 26th 2024, turbulence injures 12
Last Update: May 26, 2024 / 16:42:20 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 26, 2024
Classification
Accident
Airline
Qatar Airways
Flight number
QR-17
Departure
Doha, Qatar
Destination
Dublin, Ireland
Aircraft Registration
A7-BHM
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B789
The airport reported 6 passengers and 6 crew needed to be treated at the airport and 8 of the injured were taken to hospitals after the aircraft had encountered turbulence over Turkey.
Passengers reported food service was just in progress when the turbulence hit. Flight attendants were thrown against the ceiling, food went everywhere. Some flight attendants had scratches in their faces, one lady had her arm in a sling.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 3 hours, then departed for the return flight.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 26, 2024
Classification
Accident
Airline
Qatar Airways
Flight number
QR-17
Departure
Doha, Qatar
Destination
Dublin, Ireland
Aircraft Registration
A7-BHM
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B789
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