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The Singapore Airlines plane, which was hit by severe turbulence last week, descended at least 54 meters in five seconds.
Because of this free fall, people who did not wear seat belts were released from their seats, according to the preliminary results of the investigation that began after the accident.
Due to air turbulence, a 73-year-old man died during the flight, possibly due to a heart attack. There are still 26 people in hospital.
forced landing
The plane, which was en route from London to Singapore with 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board, made an emergency landing in Thailand after disturbances.
The accident is being investigated by the Singapore Ministry of Transport, the NTSB and Boeing.
Statement of facts
A preliminary calculation of facts based on flight data shows, among other things, that the plane suddenly encountered turbulent air over southern Myanmar, at an altitude of more than 11 kilometers.
The aircraft was then pushed upward, possibly by updraft, and the automatic guidance system then steered the aircraft to the previous altitude.
The pilots tried to stabilize the plane in various ways during the turbulence. But she was unable to prevent the sudden decline.