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11 people seriously injured on Hawaiian flight due to severe turbulence
HONOLULU, HAWAI — On Sunday, 11 passengers were critically injured during a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu due to severe turbulence. There were 278 passengers and ten crew members onboard. A Hawaiian Airlines representative described the occurrence as distinctive. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
There is always a strong possibly of turbulence flying between the mainland and Hawaii.
While I sympathize for the people injured in this unexpected turbulence it is worth noting that turbulence like this is not all that unusual. When I was 9 I was on a United DC-8 flight that hit turbulence that was like a roller coaster ride for something like 45 minutes. We'd suddenly drop into free-fall for several seconds and then be slammed into our seats and then rinse and repeat. My father who was with us was a United DC-8 pilot as well so I wasn't all that scared as he said it was not a big deal but it was still a significant thing that I can recall it quite clearly 50+ years later. The worst part was they had just given the coach passengers their meals and as it was a stretched -61 the passengers in the back got quite a ride! We were up front and had thankfully already finished our dinner so there was less commotion beyond the man sitting next to me that ended up with red wine all over his white shirt!
I guess those people have exercised their inalienable right to not wear their seat belt and have been duly rewarded.
In response to MSU Sparty's comment.
As an ex-wife of an International airline pilot and a sister whose brother is a designated FAA flight examiner until I speak with them - sounds as from their 'pilot talk' that you might be on point.
A "distinctive" occurrence, you say?
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