Emirates EK421
Severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean injured 50 occupants of an Emirates A380. Seven sustained serious injuries; the flight continued to Dubai.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
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Severe turbulence in airline accidents
Official investigators identified severe turbulence in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 2020 to 2023. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 December 2023 | Emirates EK421 | Airbus A380-861 | Male flight information region, Republic of Maldives | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 16 January 2020 | Emirates Flight EK763 | Airbus A380-861 | Beira FIR, Mozambique, at FL400 | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Emirates Flight EK763
An A380 encountered severe turbulence over Mozambique. One passenger fractured her leg after an eight-second seat belt warning.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report