Emergency Landing After Turbulence Hits Singapore Airlines Flight

Plane Makes Unscheduled Stop in Bangkok

FlightRadar24 Data Shows 6,000-Foot Descent

A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean, forcing the pilot to declare a medical emergency and land in Bangkok, the airline said. The incident occurred on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which was en route from London to Singapore. According to data from the aviation tracking site FlightRadar24, the plane descended 6,000 feet in a matter of seconds.

The airline said the sudden change in altitude caused one passenger to suffer minor injuries. The passenger was treated by medical personnel at the airport in Bangkok and is expected to make a full recovery.

Singapore Airlines said it is investigating the incident and will provide more information as it becomes available. The airline apologized for the inconvenience to passengers and thanked the pilot and crew for their quick and professional response to the situation.