Erin
October 29, 2000, 06:01 PM
I send you a copy of this article, because let's be honest, after several years of flying, we don't follow the rules of fastening seatbelts for 100 %, at least I don't I honestly admit. If I read this I will be more strict at least on my next flights....
At least 15 hurt as Philippine Airlines plane hits sudden turbulence
The Associated Press
10/29/00 7:29 AM
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- At least 15 passengers were injured Sunday when a Philippine Airlines plane traveling from the United States to Manila hit strong turbulence about 45 minutes before landing, airport officials said.
The Airbus 340 plane suddenly lost altitude, sending some of its 227 passengers, many of whom were not wearing seat belts, crashing into the overhead baggage bins and ceiling, officials said.
At least 15 passengers, including some children and elderly people, were taken to a clinic at Manila's airport for treatment of injuries to the head, neck, feet and arms, said medical officer Caridad Ipac-Nuas.
Some of the passengers complained of dizziness and high blood pressure because of tension and fear, she said.
Nuas quoted the passengers as saying they were hurled to the ceiling when the plane dropped after encountering severe turbulence.
"They said it felt like a car suddenly ramming a road hump. The plane dropped and shook," Nuas said.
PAL officials did not immediately provide details about the incident or the number of crew aboard the plane.
The plane had made a stop in Honolulu after departing from the U.S. mainland. It landed safely in Manila, airport officials said.
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If we are what we eat, then some pilots should eat more chicken
At least 15 hurt as Philippine Airlines plane hits sudden turbulence
The Associated Press
10/29/00 7:29 AM
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- At least 15 passengers were injured Sunday when a Philippine Airlines plane traveling from the United States to Manila hit strong turbulence about 45 minutes before landing, airport officials said.
The Airbus 340 plane suddenly lost altitude, sending some of its 227 passengers, many of whom were not wearing seat belts, crashing into the overhead baggage bins and ceiling, officials said.
At least 15 passengers, including some children and elderly people, were taken to a clinic at Manila's airport for treatment of injuries to the head, neck, feet and arms, said medical officer Caridad Ipac-Nuas.
Some of the passengers complained of dizziness and high blood pressure because of tension and fear, she said.
Nuas quoted the passengers as saying they were hurled to the ceiling when the plane dropped after encountering severe turbulence.
"They said it felt like a car suddenly ramming a road hump. The plane dropped and shook," Nuas said.
PAL officials did not immediately provide details about the incident or the number of crew aboard the plane.
The plane had made a stop in Honolulu after departing from the U.S. mainland. It landed safely in Manila, airport officials said.
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If we are what we eat, then some pilots should eat more chicken