Man died after 'severe turbulence' on Singapore Airlines flight

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law
Man died after 'severe turbulence' on Singapore Airlines flight

Linda Kitchen, 74, has initiated legal action against Singapore Airlines following the death of her husband Geoff, 73, due to severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore. The incident occurred in May 2024 when the plane suddenly dropped 6,000 feet over Myanmar, leading to an emergency landing in Bangkok. Geoff reportedly suffered a heart attack after the sudden drop, while Linda was hospitalized for a broken back.

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