Private jet experienced turbulence over New England, 1 person died

Officials said on Sunday that one person was killed after a private flight was forced to land in a Connecticut airport due to extreme turbulence over New England.

According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration, a Bombardier CL30 aircraft departed Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene, New Hampshire, Friday on its way to Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia. Around 4 p.m. local time, the aircraft experienced “extreme turbulence” over New England and was forced to land at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Three passengers and two staff members were aboard the jet, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, and the turbulence “inflicted fatal injuries” on one of the passengers.

Investigated by aviation authorities: a case of violent turbulence

Together with the FAA, the NTSB is in charge of the investigation into the incident. The NTSB reported that Bradley International Airport has secured the aircraft.

The NTSB said, “Investigators are continuing to obtain information. From the flight crew, operator, and passengers concerning the circumstances of the occurrence. Despite the removal of the cockpit voice recorder. And flight data recorder. Within three weeks, a preliminary report is anticipated to be published.

The deceased person was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. After the plane experienced strong turbulence over New England, Connecticut State Police confirmed. According to the police, the NTSB has not given the go-ahead for officials to reveal the identity of the deceased person.

What is turbulence?

Turbulence is an air movement. It can “give aeroplanes an unexpected jolt” and is defined by the FAA as “air movement generated by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, the air around mountains, cold or warm weather fronts, or thunderstorms.” Unexpected turbulence might occur even when the sky appears to be clear.

Injuries and severe turbulence

According to the FAA. People who are not wearing seat belts while travelling can get hurt. According to agency data, turbulence caused 146 major injuries between 2009 and 2021. Of which 116 involved crew members. According to an NTSB analysis, from 2009 to 2018. It caused 37.6% of accidents on commercial flights.

According to the FAA. A significant injury is one that necessitates a hospital stay of more than 48 hours. It causes internal organ damage, bone fractures, major haemorrhages, or results in second or third-degree burns.

Seven passengers aboard a Lufthansa aircraft from Austin, Texas to Frankfurt, Germany were taken to the hospital, during a “short but intense” period of turbulence, according to the event. A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu was severely buffeted by turbulence in December, injuring 36 passengers.

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