Flight turbulance - injures on UA1031, PTY-IAH 20 June 2017
Jun 21, 2017, 7:34 am
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Flight turbulance - injures on UA1031, PTY-IAH 20 June 2017
Surprised there wasn't a thread on this & wasn't sure it should go into the flight waivers thread for Cindy since it doesn't pertain to Cindy.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...urbulence.html
"Fourteen passengers on board a flight from Panama City to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport were injured on Tuesday when the plane struck severe turbulence. The plane struct turbulence mid-way through the flight, while cruising 80 miles east of Cancun, Mexico. Of the 160 that were on board, 14 were injured and seven were taken to the hospital. Authorities say some of the passengers were taken to the hospital for anxiety, chest pain and shortness of breath, but most simply had minor bumps, bruises and neck pain."
Glad it wasn't worse.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...urbulence.html
"Fourteen passengers on board a flight from Panama City to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport were injured on Tuesday when the plane struck severe turbulence. The plane struct turbulence mid-way through the flight, while cruising 80 miles east of Cancun, Mexico. Of the 160 that were on board, 14 were injured and seven were taken to the hospital. Authorities say some of the passengers were taken to the hospital for anxiety, chest pain and shortness of breath, but most simply had minor bumps, bruises and neck pain."
Glad it wasn't worse.
Jun 21, 2017, 11:35 am
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Jun 21, 2017, 12:10 pm
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I mean I really don't think it deserves national attention but knowing how dramatic and sensationalistic the news is I'd figure this story would be right in their wheelhouse.
Jun 21, 2017, 2:36 pm
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No worries; here's a link to the GMA video - http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/doze...light-48177345
Jun 23, 2017, 1:31 pm
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No worries; here's a link to the GMA video - http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/doze...light-48177345
Jun 23, 2017, 1:46 pm
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Maybe merge this with the rants about AA, DL, & UA, each of which are said by people who apparently can predict turbulence that each carrier is quicker than the other in turning on the seat belt sign too quickly and discontinuing service.
Jun 23, 2017, 1:59 pm
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Here's a typical direct flight plan PTY to IAH. I'm including the bright yellow/orange Forecast Turbulence - not much over the gulf today @FL390.
you can also click the PIREPS - notice there is 1 on route, just SE of IAH.
Additionally able to retrieve a briefing that contains all en route info.
Jun 23, 2017, 2:02 pm
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@clubord had it right at WSI.
Here's a typical direct flight plan PTY to IAH. I'm including the bright yellow/orange Forecast Turbulence - not much over the gulf today...
Here's a typical direct flight plan PTY to IAH. I'm including the bright yellow/orange Forecast Turbulence - not much over the gulf today...