One person died and multiple people were injured aboard a Boeing 777 plane that experienced “severe turbulence” while heading from London to Singapore before it was diverted to Bangkok on Tuesday, Singapore Airlines said.
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“We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board,” the airline said in a statement on Facebook.

It did not specify how many people were injured, the extent of their injuries or whether the person who died was a passenger or crew member.
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Singapore Airlines said flight SQ321 took off from London’s Heathrow airport and “encountered severe turbulence en-route”.

The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 3:45 pm local time (0845 GMT) Tuesday.

“We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance, and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed,” the carrier added.

– Boeing woes –
The incident adds to the number of crises facing the US plane maker.
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An Alaska Airlines 737 Max Boeing flight in January had an emergency landing due to a panel on the fuselage blowing out mid-air.

The company has a late May deadline to present a plan required by the US Federal Aviation Administration, which has capped MAX production until the company shows progress on safety and quality control.
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In July, the US Justice Department will make a final determination on whether to criminally prosecute Boeing.

And in September, the company faces a potential strike of 30,000 workers if it is unable to reach a contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
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