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A passenger lost his life today, what is turbulence, 8 things you should know

2024-05-21 20:04:20Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
A passenger lost his life today, what is turbulence, 8 things you should know
A passenger lost his life today, what is turbulence, 8 things you should know

Based on the incident with the London-Singapore flight, where one passenger lost his life and over 30 others were injured as a result of strong turbulence during the flight, below we present to you what turbulence is and what experts say about its danger.

Everything you need to know, so you don't fear turbulence. First, perhaps most importantly: planes don't fall.

Turbulence is a sudden change in air flow. It can be caused by a number of factors. The most common cause is cloudy air in the atmosphere.

But should you be afraid? No, say pilots, researchers and aviation experts. They point out that turbulence is a normal phenomenon, although not entirely predictable.

Here are some useful things to know about turbulence

1- Keep calm, the plane is not falling

No turbulence can overturn or crash an aircraft flying at a certain altitude. Even strong turbulence (which is relatively rare) does not pose a danger to the aircraft. Airplanes are built to withstand shocks much more intense than what you may have experienced.

2- Unlucky yes, but a little

According to data collected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the US federal agency for civil aviation, each year in the US there are about sixty people who suffer from injuries caused by turbulence. Two-thirds of these are flight attendants or passengers who are not wearing seat belts or are standing during turbulence. In other words: 20 passengers per year (about 800 million total passengers) were injured due to turbulence – an incredibly low number.

3- Pilots know when they will happen

In many cases, pilots know exactly when severe turbulence is coming – thanks to cockpit radar, weather forecasts, pre-flight forecasts of possible turbulence and information from other aircraft on board. At this point, the commander advises passengers to fasten their seat belts.

4- There will be more and more dangerous turbulence

Turbulence found in clear air (CAT, Clear Air Turbulence), ie. in areas with a clear sky, where there are not even new forms, they are the most frequent and "dangerous" type because they are unexpected and undetectable by meteorological radars. According to various studies, their intensity and frequency are destined to increase significantly in the coming years in certain areas and at certain times. The reason: climate change.

5- Pilots know what to do

To prevent turbulence, pilots carefully study the weather conditions, plan the flight in advance and choose the best route. One of the things a pilot should not do during turbulence is fight it.

6- Fasten the belts

The only way to prevent turbulence-related injuries is to wear seat belts.

7- Fly in the morning

There is one way to avoid turbulence: fly early in the morning "when the air is calmer".

8- How to cope with fear

Cynthia Drescher told Traveler magazine that one way to overcome the fear of turbulence is to "jump in the seat" when it happens. "Anxiety will be less." There are also various relaxation techniques that can help control fear or at least avoid panic conditions. Pilot Ron Nielsen suggests taking a pen and writing your name on a piece of paper.

 


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