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Severe turbulence injures passengers on Korean Air Mongolia flight
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On August 4, Korean Air flight 197 from Seoul to Ulaanbaatar encountered severe turbulence, injuring 14 passengers and crew about one hour after departure from Incheon Airport. The incident occurred while flying near Tianjin Airport in China at an altitude of 34,100 feet.

The turbulence struck suddenly during the meal service, causing trays and unsecured items to be thrown about the cabin. Passengers described the scene as chaotic, with one passenger hitting their head on the ceiling before falling into the aisle.

Despite the turmoil, none of the injuries were reported to be serious. Korean Air stated that ten passengers and four flight attendants suffered back and neck pain. The airline provided anti-inflammatory painkillers on the flight, and a medical team treated the injured upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar.

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Photos shared on social media showed the aftermath, with meal trays and debris scattered across the cabin. The turbulence lasted around 15 seconds. The aircraft, a 24-year-old Airbus A330, continued its return flight to South Korea with only a slight delay.

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— 티슷/커미션 메인트윗 (@pinkteest) August 4, 2024

The airline has recently started ending in-flight services 40 minutes before landing instead of the previous 20 minutes to reduce the risk of turbulence-related injuries. They have also stopped serving hot instant noodles. These measures follow a fatal turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight in May, which resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British passenger and injuries to dozens more.

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