Turbulence incidents, reports, discussion master thread
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Dec 17, 14, 9:26 am
#46
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Originally Posted by calexandre
Here are a few from my phone. Not the best thanks to both the ongoing jiggling of the plane and the crappy camera on the iPhone 4s. Maybe next time I'm in severe turbulence I'll have upgraded to the 6. 
http://imgur.com/a/LzWRz
http://imgur.com/a/LzWRz
Dec 17, 14, 10:25 am
#47
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The interesting part of this incident is that it occurred early in flight. It's more common to read of severe turbulence causing passenger or crew injury on flights about to arrive in Asia. As much of an unwanted Six Flags experience as this was, it could have been worse in an aircraft with less fuel weight.
Dec 17, 14, 11:00 am
#48
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The turbulence over Japan is typical for this time of year. On my flights to HKG, when you feel the turbulence, you know you're over Japan. Also, this is the part that seems to take forever. I recalled looking at the airshow and at one point, we were only traveling 389 mph, when the average is around 560 mph.
Contrast that the other day when I flew from HKG to NRT. We were traveling 798 mph! Flight departed 30 mins late and we still had to circle over NRT because of the curfew.
Contrast that the other day when I flew from HKG to NRT. We were traveling 798 mph! Flight departed 30 mins late and we still had to circle over NRT because of the curfew.
Dec 17, 14, 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by econometrics
True! It makes me think of the 777 wing-bend test Boeing did. Always amazes me how far they were able to push it before it broke.
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Originally Posted by ccengct
As much of an unwanted Six Flags experience as this was, it could have been worse in an aircraft with less fuel weight.
Dec 17, 14, 1:25 pm
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Just landed. Definitely no one with comp vouchers-- there's been no hint AA feels the need to do that. The only apology we have gotten was "sorry about the delay."
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
Dec 17, 14, 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by calexandre
Just landed. Definitely no one with comp vouchers-- there's been no hint AA feels the need to do that. The only apology we have gotten was "sorry about the delay."
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
Dec 17, 14, 3:46 pm
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Originally Posted by calexandre
Just landed. Definitely no one with comp vouchers-- there's been no hint AA feels the need to do that. The only apology we have gotten was "sorry about the delay."
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
Glad you are ok. Welcome home
Dec 17, 14, 5:56 pm
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Originally Posted by calexandre
Just landed. Definitely no one with comp vouchers-- there's been no hint AA feels the need to do that. The only apology we have gotten was "sorry about the delay."
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
To clarify my earlier comment: the FA said rippled and bent, not ripped and bent.
New flight crew on this one-- they used the LAX based crew along with the LAX aircraft.
We did get some good-sized bumps throughout, but it felt like a massage compared to the original flight. I guess the upside here is that now I know what worrisome turbulence actually feels like, so the other stuff doesn't even register with me now.
As to those asking about compensation
, what did AA have to do with the delay? It was weather, as pure force majeure as you can get. OK, let's see: AA Captain and First Officer did their job and flew the aircraft safely through severe to extreme turbulence; Flight Attendants did their job, comforted passengers; on the ground, AA arranged what could be described as seamless arrangements - easy transfer to emergency medical assistance for those needing it in collaboration with NRT authorities; bus, hotel and meals for those not; a substitute aircraft to take passengers to their destination.
Dec 17, 14, 6:44 pm
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Wow. As an engineer in the aerospace industry (aircraft engines), this hits home. All the countless design reviews and years of qual & certification testing we go through is all worth it.
the video has about a minute of severe turbulence. how long was it going on before the video began? I don't think I would be ready to fly the next day, honestly. Cheers to the flight crew for getting everyone safely on the ground.
the video has about a minute of severe turbulence. how long was it going on before the video began? I don't think I would be ready to fly the next day, honestly. Cheers to the flight crew for getting everyone safely on the ground.
Dec 17, 14, 7:01 pm
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Originally Posted by mvoight
So, do they get AAdvantage credit for both flights?
Originally Posted by dallaspopo
Glad you are ok. Welcome home
Originally Posted by onesocalkid
Thank you for all of the reports...hope to never encounter anything like this in my flying life!
Originally Posted by JDiver
Welcome back to terra firma!
As to those asking about compensation, what did AA have to do with the delay? It was weather, as pure force majeure as you can get.
OK, let's see: AA Captain and First Officer did their job and flew the aircraft safely through severe to extreme turbulence; Flight Attendants did their job, comforted passengers; on the ground, AA arranged what could be described as seamless arrangements - easy transfer to emergency medical assistance for those needing it in collaboration with NRT authorities; bus, hotel and meals for those not; a substitute aircraft to take passengers to their destination.
As to those asking about compensation
, what did AA have to do with the delay? It was weather, as pure force majeure as you can get. OK, let's see: AA Captain and First Officer did their job and flew the aircraft safely through severe to extreme turbulence; Flight Attendants did their job, comforted passengers; on the ground, AA arranged what could be described as seamless arrangements - easy transfer to emergency medical assistance for those needing it in collaboration with NRT authorities; bus, hotel and meals for those not; a substitute aircraft to take passengers to their destination.
Originally Posted by alo53
Wow. As an engineer in the aerospace industry (aircraft engines), this hits home. All the countless design reviews and years of qual & certification testing we go through is all worth it.
the video has about a minute of severe turbulence. how long was it going on before the video began? I don't think I would be ready to fly the next day, honestly. Cheers to the flight crew for getting everyone safely on the ground.
the video has about a minute of severe turbulence. how long was it going on before the video began? I don't think I would be ready to fly the next day, honestly. Cheers to the flight crew for getting everyone safely on the ground.
Dec 17, 14, 7:11 pm
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Originally Posted by alo53
Wow. As an engineer in the aerospace industry (aircraft engines), this hits home. All the countless design reviews and years of qual & certification testing we go through is all worth it.
the video has about a minute of severe turbulence. how long was it going on before the video began? I don't think I would be ready to fly the next day, honestly. Cheers to the flight crew for getting everyone safely on the ground.
the video has about a minute of severe turbulence. how long was it going on before the video began? I don't think I would be ready to fly the next day, honestly. Cheers to the flight crew for getting everyone safely on the ground.
We then spent a while in the bad-but-not-hitting-the-ceiling turbulence while the pilot awaited instructions as to whether to go on to Dallas or land at Narita. He knew there were injuries but also knew we might hit more crazy wind so he didn't have a plan for a good while.
I think that's pretty accurate but of course when you're experiencing it time stretches and compresses in odd ways.
Dec 17, 14, 7:27 pm
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Dec 17, 14, 7:30 pm
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Originally Posted by TerryK
there are multiple copies of it on the youtubes now.
here is one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3rTVFB5r8E
