The other day, a Singapore Airlines plane was caught in turbulence, resulting in casualties. The flight involved in this accident was a London to Singapore flight operated by Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines is highly rated among the world's airlines. It's surprising that even such a reputable airline experienced this accident. Given that I have been flying about once every six months for the past 12 years, this news was quite shocking to me and felt very personal.
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Upon investigating the circumstances, it seems that the plane might have encountered what is known as "clear-air turbulence." There are several types of turbulence, and typically, turbulence can be detected by radar or visually, allowing pilots to advise passengers to fasten their seatbelts or announce the current air conditions. In fact, almost every time I fly, there is an announcement about the air conditions. However, clear-air turbulence is difficult to detect by radar or visually, which may explain the delayed warning.
Soon after, the plane was hit by severe turbulence, resulting in many injuries.
Unfortunately, the frequency of clear-air turbulence is expected to increase significantly over the next few decades. While it is possible that the next flight I take could encounter such turbulence, I believe the best thing passengers can do is to keep their seatbelts fastened as much as possible during the flight. Even if the seatbelt sign is off, being secured in your seat can make a significant difference in the extent of injuries if an incident like this occurs.
Using airplanes makes travel easier and expands the range of countries and regions you can visit. When you fly, please prioritize your safety by keeping your seatbelt fastened as much as possible during the flight to ensure a comfortable journey and a wonderful time at your destination.
That's all for this time; the topic was turbulence on airplanes.
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