Severe Turbulence Injures 12 on Qatar Airways Flight QR17 from Doha to Dublin
Qatar Airways flight QR17 from Doha (DOH) to Dublin (DUB)
In a concerning development over the last 30 minutes, it has emerged that 12 people have been injured due to severe turbulence encountered on Qatar Airways flight QR17. This flight, a routine scheduled service between Doha and Dublin, was operated by a Boeing 787 with the registration A7-BHM.
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Qatar Airways flight QR17 from Doha (DOH) to Dublin (DUB)
Incident Details
Flight QR17 departed Doha at 08:06 this morning and tracked northwest towards Dublin. The flight proceeded as usual until it encountered severe turbulence over Turkish airspace. During this turbulence, the aircraft reportedly dropped 275 feet at an alarming rate of -21,888 feet per minute.
Source: Shauns_Aviation
Despite the injuries sustained by passengers and crew, the aircraft continued its journey towards Dublin. Qatar Airways flight QR17 landed safely at Dublin Airport at 12:59 local time without further incident.
Qatar Airways flight QR17 from Doha (DOH) to Dublin (DUB)
Qatar Airways QR17 Flight Log
Official Statement
Dublin Airport has released a statement regarding the injured individuals on board the Qatar Airways Boeing 787. The statement reads:
“Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha landed safely as scheduled at Dublin Airport shortly before 13.00 on Sunday. Upon landing, the aircraft was met by emergency services, including Airport Police and our Fire and Rescue department, due to 6 passengers and 6 crew [12 total] on board reporting injuries after the aircraft experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey. All passengers were assessed for injury prior to disembarking the aircraft. Eight passengers were subsequently taken to hospital. The return flight to Doha (flight QR018) is scheduled to operate as normal this afternoon, albeit with a delay. Flight operations at Dublin Airport were unaffected and continue as normal this afternoon.”
