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SQ321 severe turbulence: Rapid G-force changes, sharp altitude drop caused injuries

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Early findings into the extreme turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 have been released. It showed that quick and sudden uncommanded altitude changes likely caused injuries. There were also rapid changes to gravitational or G-forces. More than a hundred passengers were hurt, and one died from a likely heart attack. Singapore Airlines said it has acknowledged the findings of the investigation and is cooperating fully with authorities. May Wong reports live from Bangkok.

Early findings into the extreme turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 have been released. It showed that quick and sudden uncommanded altitude changes likely caused injuries. There were also rapid changes to gravitational or G-forces. More than a hundred passengers were hurt, and one died from a likely heart attack. Singapore Airlines said it has acknowledged the findings of the investigation and is cooperating fully with authorities. May Wong reports live from Bangkok.

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