The Emirates Airline Airbus A380 (registered A6-EEV) operated flight EK421 between Perth, Australia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 4 December. During the flight, while flying over the Persian Gulf, the aircraft suffered severe turbulence.
“We can confirm that flight EK421 from Perth to Dubai on 4 December briefly experienced unexpected mid-flight turbulence,” an Emirates spokesperson said.
Emergency services awaited the aircraft after landing at Dubai. In total, 14 passengers and crew members suffered non-life threatening injuries.
A passenger on board (X: @MattRPD) stated that he was on his way to the toilet when suddenly the turbulence occurred, he suffered a fractured neck. Another passenger (X: @abi) said that the pilot made the announcement but a second after the call, turbulence started.
Fractured neck, stuck in this shit bed which feels like forever. pic.twitter.com/HQFcJFDugm
— MattRPD (@MattRPD) December 6, 2023
The @emirates flight from Perth to Dubai was awful. I hate flying, so I rarely get up unless I need to. The pilot announced turbulence and to sit down. Literally a second later, myself and others hit the ceiling. You can see my hair in the crack. The crew were so supportive. pic.twitter.com/pQt97ATsHI
— ? Abi ?? (@lunars_magic) December 6, 2023
Another call for passengers to keep their seat-belt fastened during the entire flight.
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— ????? ???? ???? ?? (@b737m) December 6, 2023
