SYDNEY- A woman in her 40s and a child under 10 sustained bruising and lacerations during turbulence on a Qantas (QF) flight from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE).
The incident occurred on flight QF528 on Wednesday (November 13, 2024).
Qantas Flight Turbulence, Two Injured
The pair received treatment at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane after the plane landed safely, according to a spokesperson from the Queensland Ambulance Service. Another passenger injured in the turbulence declined paramedic assistance.
Reports indicate the mother and child were not wearing seatbelts despite the seatbelt sign being on at the time of the turbulence.
Qantas spokesperson stated that,
Our pilots and cabin crew are highly trained to manage various onboard situations, including turbulence, but we understand this would have been unsettling. We appreciate our customers’ cooperation.”
Qantas Spokesperson Official Statement
According to FlightRadar24 data, Qantas flight QF528 took off from Sydney with 45 minutes delay at 3:58 AM UTC. Somewhere at 35,000 feet, the aircraft experienced clear air turbulence (CAT).
But the flight continued to its intended destination as it was a short-duration (One hour) flight. The aircraft landed safely at Brisbane at 5:03 AM UTC.
Turbulence is unstable air that moves unpredictably, often linked to storms. The most dangerous form, clear-air turbulence, appears without visual cues and typically occurs near high-altitude jet streams. This type of turbulence results from wind shear—where two large air masses move at different speeds, straining the atmosphere and creating turbulent air patterns similar to water eddies.
Experts advise passengers to always keep seat belts fastened as turbulence can be difficult to predict. Following crew instructions and trusting the pilots’ expertise ensures safety, even during rough flights.
The flight QF528 is operated by a 19.5-year-old Boeing 737-800, registered as VH-VYG.
Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed that paramedics assessed three passengers at the scene on Bribie Way at 3:15 pm on November 13. While one passenger declined assistance, the woman and child were transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Similar Incident
This comes days after a Lufthansa (LH) flight LH511 from Buenos Aires (EZE) to Frankfurt (FRA) encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic, injuring 11 people. Five passengers and six crew members sustained mainly minor injuries, according to a Lufthansa spokesperson, who emphasized that the flight’s safety was never compromised.
The Boeing 747-8, carrying 329 passengers and 19 crew members, landed safely in Frankfurt at 10:53 am local time on Tuesday, where injured individuals received immediate medical attention.
The turbulence occurred in an intertropical convergence zone, known for atmospheric instability. “Unfortunately, five passengers and six crew members suffered mostly minor injuries,” the spokesperson confirmed.
The aircraft, initially flying at 33,000 feet, attempted to ascend to 35,000 feet to avoid turbulent conditions. During this ascent, five unrestrained passengers were injured. Swift response and medical care ensured safety for all aboard, despite the unexpected turbulence.
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