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Extreme Turbulence in Singapore Airlines flight 321

Fear of Landing

The report shows that the real risk is for the cabin crew. A few seconds later, at 07:49 UTC, “all hell broke loose” as passenger Andrew Davies said to CNN. The aircraft diverted to Bangkok, where it landed safely at 08:45 UTC (15:45 local time). Anyway, the seat belt light appeared.

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Mid-Air Collision over the Potomac

Fear of Landing

The collision took place at 20:48 local time (01:48 UTC) and has been reported at less than 200 feet altitude. Air Traffic Control and visual separation are generally more reliable at low altitudes. Over three hundred responders were deployed, fighting against the icy conditions. There were no survivors.