Korean A333 over China on Aug 4th 2024, severe turbulence injures 14 people

Last Update: August 6, 2024 / 19:01:03 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 4, 2024

Classification
Accident

Flight number
KE-197

Aircraft Registration
HL7584

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300

ICAO Type Designator
A333

A Korean Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration HL7584 performing flight KE-197 from Seoul (South Korea) to Ulaanbaator (Mongolia) with 281 people on board, was enroute at 10,400 meters (FL341) over China near Tianjin when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence for about 15 seconds causing a number of people on board to be lifted towards the cabin ceiling and thrown back onto the floor. The aircraft continued to Ulaanbaator for a safe landing.

The airline reported the aircraft was enroute near Tianjin when the crew observed lightning and thunder. The inflight meal was halted and the passenger instructed to keep their seat belts fastened. 10 passengers and 4 cabin crew received minor injuries however.

The aircraft departed for the return flight on schedule.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 4, 2024

Classification
Accident

Flight number
KE-197

Aircraft Registration
HL7584

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300

ICAO Type Designator
A333

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