Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 Leads to Injuries

Preliminary investigation reveals rapid gravitational force changes as primary cause

One passenger died and over 70 were injured during the turbulence event on May 21, 2024.
The aircraft experienced uncommanded altitude and airspeed changes due to convective activity.
Pilots manually stabilized the plane and diverted to Bangkok for emergency medical assistance.
Singapore Airlines has revised its turbulence procedures to enhance passenger safety.
Further investigations are ongoing to understand all contributing factors of the incident.