Any turbulence trouble you have encountered? Thai airlines had a problem today.

[joyvee]

This news item made me wonder about stories of encountering turbulence and your reaction to it.
I remember flying back from Hay on a very hot day during the '60's in a DC3 and every one being sick due to the continual mild turbulence rather than the sudden encounters which seem to happen now. Is it because planes can fly higher?

Here is latest news on Thai encounter with turbulence of some considerable force. Trouble is that turbulence is invisible... I think. JoyV

Dozens hurt as Thai airliner hits turbulence

BANGKOK, August 30, 2013 (AFP) - More than 50 passengers and crew were injured Friday when a Thai Airways A380 superjumbo hit severe turbulence during a flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong, the carrier said.

One stewardess suffered a broken collarbone, while the other injuries were minor such as bruises, a Thai Airways official who did not want to be named told AFP.

About 500 passengers were on board the plane at the time of the incident, which happened as it was preparing to land at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport shortly after midday.

The injured -- 37 passengers and 15 crew members -- were sent to hospital for treatment, with 22 already discharged, the official said.

 

[joyvee]

And more info from The Nation newspaper
BANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International's Flight TG600, bound for Hong Kong, experienced air turbulence this morning.

Initially, twenty persons including a crew member were injured. The crew suffered from a broken collar bone, said Chokchai Panyayong, THAI executive for commercial operations.

He said that the flight, operated by Airbus A380, left Suvarnabhumi Airport at 8am. Shortly before the landing at 11.50am, the flight experienced turbulence. The "Fasten Seat Belt" was turned on, but some passengers did not fasten their seat belts.

Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt was quoted by Thai PBS as saying that accident hurt 15 crew and 30 passengers. The injured were taken to a Hong Kong hospital, while the plane was flown back to Bangkok for damage investigation.


-- The Nation 2013-08-30

 

[Sprucegoose]

Never had bad turbulence issues around honkers.flown inand out about 150 times over the years ex typhoons.

Over Vietnam is a different story.

 

[Shelf]

I had some 'hairy' RFDS flights on hot/windy days

 

[Sprucegoose]

I had some 'hairy' RFDS flights on hot/windy days

Now that's a different story.....thermals and light aircraft.....

 

[puppysparkes]

Only flying a paraglider... But that was fun in comparison.

 

[Cynicor]

I'm not making a judgement in these people, but it's why I follow the instructions to always keep my seatbelt fastened when possible/seated, even when lying flat. But I don't put it outside my blanket, which I probably should,

It just feels a bit uncomfortable, tbh,

 

[Jos888]

No injuries that I know of, but descending into Paraburdoo back in the 70s in those MMA F28s was terrifying!

 

[speed]

On a recent flight to LAX on an A380. hit some turbulence which was not expected. spilt some of my red wine, not happy... (it's turbulence Jim, but not as we know it)