Numerous passengers on an Emirates flight from Perth to Dubai suffered injuries as a result of the aircraft experiencing extreme turbulence. When the A380 approached the Persian Gulf, it encountered turbulence, which resulted in 14 people needing medical attention.
The Emirates A380 experienced turbulence.
Around 22:30 on Monday night, Emirates flight EK421 took off from Perth Airport (PER) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). But as it got closer to its destination, the plane encountered severe turbulence, which caused mayhem within the cabin.
Me and @lunars_magic had the worst flight back from Perth to Dubai with @emirates. Geniunelly felt that was the end as we hit the ceiling to ground twice and smashed the ceiling in. Glad to be home. pic.twitter.com/g8zsi61cSk
— MattRPD (@MattRPD) December 5, 2023
The West Australian was the first to report that the turbulence was so intense that some passengers struck the cabin roof and that up to 14 people required medical attention for their injuries. According to Emirates, there were "a small number" of crew and passenger injuries during the turbulence.
The turbulence "came out of nowhere," according to X user MattRPD, which regrettably meant that many passengers were not wearing seatbelts. According to a fellow traveler, the pilot instructed everyone to buckle up and take a seat, but the turbulence would hit shortly after.
An Emirates spokesperson said,
"We can confirm that flight EK421 from Perth to Dubai on 4 December briefly encountered unexpected turbulence mid-flight."
At roughly 04:45 local time on Tuesday morning, the aircraft would land in Dubai without any further incidents. Since December 4, the involved aircraft, an Emirates Airbus A380 registered A6-EEV, has remained in Dubai.
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As it approaches Dubai International Airport for landing, an Emirates Airlines Airbus A380 aircraft descends. (Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images/File) |
Onboard support
While the aircraft was still in the air, medically qualified volunteers and Emirates staff responded to the needs of several injured passengers and crew members. They also received assistance from qualified medical professionals via a satellite link.
Emirates added,
"While onboard, those injured were assessed and assisted by our crew and medically-trained volunteers, with additional medical support provided via satellite link."
Upon arrival in Dubai, medical teams met the aircraft, and Emirates's care team was also available to offer injured passengers and crew "all possible support."
The @emirates flight from Perth to Dubai was awful. I hate flying, so I rarely get up unless I need to. The pilot announced turbulence and to sit down. Literally a second later, myself and others hit the ceiling. You can see my hair in the crack. The crew were so supportive. pic.twitter.com/pQt97ATsHI
— 🌙 Abi ✨️ (@lunars_magic) December 6, 2023
Unrest to come?
More turbulence is what some climate analysts predict will happen as long as climate change continues. There have undoubtedly been many incidents in recent months that have been significant enough to garner media attention, such as those involving Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue that resulted in numerous hospital admissions in each case.
