British Airways flight sees 2 folks undergo damaged ankles after airplane hit by turbulence
Two people on board a transatlantic British Airways flight suffered broken ankles when the plane was hit by turbulence, an investigation has found.
A passenger and cabin crew member both sustained a broken ankle when the incident happened about 20 minutes after the seatbelt signs were switched on, a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) revealed.
The turbulence, which lasted 10-15 seconds, was “perceived as light to moderate” by the captain of the flight from Los Angeles to London Heathrow on December 6 2024, according to the AAIB.
The injured passenger reported the aircraft made a “sudden movement upward and sideways” as he was returning to his seat after using a toilet, resulting in him breaking an ankle, the report stated.
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He said he was sleeping before leaving his seat and had not noticed the seatbelt signs were activated.
The injured cabin crew member was lowering her seat to strap herself in when the turbulence raised her, causing her to fall and break an ankle.
Both casualties were treated by other crew members and two passengers who were doctors.
Shortly after the turbulence injuries, another passenger became unwell and lost consciousness.
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