Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin ran into turbulence, leaving eight passengers hospitalized, adding to the long list of recent Boeing incidents.
Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed shortly before 1 p.m. Dublin time (8 a.m. EDT), Dublin Airport said in a statement.
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin experienced severe turbulence, resulting in injuries to 12 people, including six passengers and six crew members. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed safely at Dublin Airport, where emergency services were on standby to assist the injured.… pic.twitter.com/z1p8UT9A1s
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The plane was by emergency services, including airport police and the fire and rescue department, “due to six passengers and six crew … reporting injuries after the aircraft experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey.”
Eight passengers were taken to hospital.
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12 people were injured by turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight to Dublin
Emergency services are attending to 12 people who were injured due to turbulence on a flight from Doha to Dublin.
The Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner plane landed shortly before 1… pic.twitter.com/XNgZSwHP3J
Qatar Airways said in a statement: “A small number of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries in flight and are now receiving medical attention.”
It said, “the matter is now subject to an internal investigation.”
The news comes just days after a British man died and dozens of people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London also ran into turbulence.
The incident comes amid the growing controversy around Boeing, following whistleblowers from the company raising safety concerns.
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin encountered severe turbulence over Turkey, resulting in injuries to six passengers and six crew members. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed safely, with emergency services attending to the injured. #QatarAirways #DublinAirport pic.twitter.com/Ggm03PpTZ9
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As we reported last month, John Barnett, the first whistleblower, who was a former Boeing quality control manager, was found dead after committing “suicide” in March.
Before his death, Barnett took depositions, alleging Boeing retaliated against him for raising concerns about quality lapses.
Barnett was found in his truck with a “self-inflicted” gunshot wound to the head.
Despite a suicide note was reportedly found, Barnett’s lawyers are questioning whether he took his own life.
“John was in the midst of a deposition in his whistleblower case, which finally was nearing the end,” Barnett’s lawyers said.
“He was in very good spirits and really looking forward to putting this phase of his life behind him and moving on.”
