Submitted by kittehstrophic t3_zpziwc in news
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asdaaaaaaaa t1_j0vf6ss wrote
You right.
>The United flight comes a day after severe turbulence on a Hawaiian Airlines flight led to dozens of injuries. On Sunday, at least 36 people on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 were injured, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, sending 20 people to emergency rooms.
Was going to say, the other flight had a lot more injured IIRC, so this must be a different one. I imagine the mix of already-warm air mixing with really cold incoming air is causing some unpredictable weather. Could be wrong of course, but hopefully this doesn't become a pattern.
TwilitSky t1_j0vf5jt wrote
Yeah the other one was Honolulu to Canada.
Xjom91 t1_j0vegkg wrote
Bro I don’t need to see this when I’m gonna be flying in like three days
Edit: AND when I’m having a layover in Houston.
Risley t1_j0vm3e0 wrote
I’m with you right there brother.
Just focus on one key point:
THE FLIGHT STILL LANDED SAFELY
It might be hell in the sky but the plane ✈️ was built for it. So stay strapped into that seat. You will land safely. Trust the statistics over your emotions.
Range-Shoddy t1_j0vsio9 wrote
I’m an engineer. I math all day. You’re right- statistics over emotions. And I’m still noping at this whole thing 😂 I was once on a flight with an aborted landing, thunderstorm, nothing like these two flights, and I’m still not over it 10 years later.
nooblevelum t1_j0wy3f4 wrote
I was on a flight that had a balked landing and it was scary asf not knowing if we were going to get enough lift or just the fact it happened. Shook me.
BloopityBlue t1_j0xqvl2 wrote
I had that happen once and the not knowing was the worst
Range-Shoddy t1_j11yvxx wrote
The worst was a guy in the row behind us worked in ATC and he was like I have no idea that sucked so then 4 rows of people panicked even worse. It was cross winds that blew the plane in front of us sideways so good call but not fun.
Diabetesh t1_j0vwnw5 wrote
Something really cool is looking at the stats in graph form you see continuing decline in fatal incidents (in the us at least).
The other thing to keep in mind is nothing is going wrong unless the flight crew is panicking.
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Lhamo55 t1_j0wl60a wrote
Like this scenario? starts at 1:25.
Gb_packers973 t1_j0wdpnq wrote
Not to be a downer - but built for it yes!
Maintained per OEM standards…. Thats a different story.
As major airlines have shopped out their maintenance to the lowest bidder across the globe.
feral_brick t1_j0xnl81 wrote
That's.... Not how airlines work.
Everyone except Russia has very strict maintenance standards that are actually upheld. That's why you get ridiculous shit like "my flight got delayed because someone's tray table wouldn't lock"
_Erindera_ t1_j0vff1o wrote
Just keep your seat belt on and you'll be fine.
Lhamo55 t1_j0w8ewx wrote
Heaven forbid you’re in the bathroom when the plane hits clear air turbulence encountered without warning. Don’t ask me how I know.
tryingtodefendhim t1_j0wmdaa wrote
Thats a shitty situation
Lhamo55 t1_j0wn9mh wrote
Left me in the dumps the rest of the flight.
gorilla_warfare t1_j0xz0vt wrote
Just bring your seat belt with you when you go to the bathroom.
ThellraAK t1_j0ykg5w wrote
Unless you get injured when someone who isn't wearing their seatbelt plows into you violently...
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kittehstrophic OP t1_j0vfcsy wrote
Ugh, I'm sorry. :( The other day, I saw a similar article about passenger injuries from turbulence on a flight to Hawaii. The best advice I've heard is to wear a seatbelt even when it's not required. You still might feel some of the turbulence, but you're less likely to get injured. Safe travels!!
Risley t1_j0vm9kg wrote
Yea the injuries are from slamming your head into the roof. Can’t happen if you have a seat belt on.
Halogen12 t1_j0wasin wrote
During a flight we hit a big spot of turbulence and even with my seatbelt on I still felt like I was levitating out of my seat. Everything rattled so loud it sounded like the plane was being torn apart. I would have loved to see how much we dropped in that first 30 seconds, haha! It was a crazy ride. Keep that seatbelt on at all times!
Wes_WM t1_j0xulof wrote
The interesting part is USUALLY you don’t drop much. Turbulence is kind of like riding waves in the ocean. You more feel the plane pitch up and down, but you don’t gain or lose much altitude in most situations
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code_archeologist t1_j0vgaau wrote
In three days the weather phenomenon that is causing this extreme and sudden turbulence is likely to have passed.
fetustasteslikechikn t1_j0vhtb0 wrote
Well not to be that person, but Thursday is when the cold snap system is going to be pushing through the area, could be a nasty ride.
Risley t1_j0vm6k7 wrote
Fo sho
ThaScoopALoop t1_j0x2gyn wrote
Just flew from HNL to LAS and back over the weekend. The flights were ROUGH and I have traveled a lot. Currently sitting in OGG waiting for thunderstorms to chill out enough to fly back to HNL.
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amendmentforone t1_j0vn1gt wrote
There's a random severe storm system rushing through the area today. It was 44 degrees this morning and then suddenly we had torrential rain, hail and lightning. Not surprised at the turbulence. This kinda system sucks for planes to try and get around.
PetzlPretzel t1_j0vv9hf wrote
I had to drive from Katy to south Houston off of 45 this morning. The Altimas are out, I repeat, the Altimas are out!
neercatz t1_j0xi00q wrote
What is it about Altimas and their drivers?!!?!? I'm 100% convinced there's a destruction clause in the contract when you buy one.
Section 3, paragraph 2, subgraph bullet point 4 - User must wreck this car into at least 3 solid and 2 moving objects within the first year of ownership or vehicle will be repossessed and sold to another owner who promised to really fuck it up.
PetzlPretzel t1_j0xj8kw wrote
I don't know man, but you got me thinking.
Now I wanna make a junkyard Altima rally car.
Broad_Success_4703 t1_j0xjszj wrote
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/nissan-altima-drivers-drive-poorly/ this article summarizes it
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Misguidedvision t1_j0y6jtv wrote
It's not really random, I live in Wisconsin and have been hearing about the big storm coming to Houston since early last week.
clambersand t1_j0vimrn wrote
Is this the way airlines are getting back at unruly and critical passengers?
BaronVonNumbaKruncha t1_j0vu16d wrote
"Everyone please put on your seatbelts now. We'd like to infringe on your freedoms momentarily"
Waits for tantrums to happen, then steers directly towards turbulence...
tyehyll t1_j0w9zh2 wrote
Of they warn you that it will be severe turbulence cover your head with your arms. Lot of people are missing that it isn't just unbundled passengers but suitcases will literally be flying around the cabin and ridiculous speeds
Talentless-Horton-T t1_j0vvgm6 wrote
i hope this isn't some new trend
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PM_ME_UR_DIET_TIPS t1_j0w3x9p wrote
Well this is the worst thing I've read on the internet today. It's hard enough to keep drunk and drugged enough to keep from screaming on a flight as it is.
GWS2004 t1_j0wk5g3 wrote
I'm with you. I HATE flying.
International_Bat_87 t1_j0wgt0c wrote
Maybe it’s my imagination but I used to fly a lot and I feel like it was so much smoother on a 747 nowadays jets are way more condensed and you can feel all of the turbulence.
typing t1_j0w6gi9 wrote
Wait, I just heard this but it was Hawaii to AZ?
Lhamo55 t1_j0w7kya wrote
Was just one of a number of serious recent incidents around the planet. The thought of a baby flying off their parent’s lap and landing in someone else’s boggles.
alien_from_Europa t1_j0ycefe wrote
>The airline said in a statement that the turbulence was unexpected.
Even if they turn the seatbelt light off, it's good advice to stay fastened. You'll be less likely to get injured during turbulence.
HockeyDad1981 t1_j0zlmv6 wrote
I keep my seatbelt on for the entire flight.
Clear air turbulence can strike without warning.
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PlasticAd1626 t1_j0xmagk wrote
Why is no one mentioning the day after tomorrow where all those flights get brought down by turbulence. Not the best movie but my mind immediately goes to that scene.
Torvaldr t1_j14sy35 wrote
Why would we mention that fictional movie?
blisstaker t1_j0veost wrote
i thought this was a repost but it looks like a different flight