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SpiceJet flight caught in major turbulence, several passengers injured

May 2:  Several passengers were injured after cabin luggage fell on flyers mid-air as a SpiceJet plane got caught up in a storm. The incident occurred when the SpiceJet Boeing B737 aircraft, operating from Mumbai to Durgapur, encountered severe turbulence during descent on Sunday. However, the flight landed safely at Durgapur airport.

SpiceJet has expressed regret over the incident and stated, “On May 1, SpiceJet Boeing B737 aircraft operating flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur encountered severe turbulence during descent which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers. Immediate medical assistance was provided upon the aircraft’s arrival in Durgapur.”

In the incident, at least 14 passengers and three cabin crew members sustained injuries. Meanwhile, the  Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) this morning said it has ordered a regulatory investigation into the SpiceJet flight turbulence incident.

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