Cathay Pacific flight CX156 encountered severe turbulence while operating from Brisbane to Hong Kong on Saturday, 23 May, resulting in injuries to passengers and crew. The aircraft continued to Hong Kong International Airport for a safe landing approximately two hours later.
The flight, operated by an Airbus A350-900, registered B-LRV, was in the latter stages of its overnight journey when the turbulence encounter occurred. Public reports indicate the aircraft landed in Hong Kong at approximately 06:45 local time, where medical personnel met the aircraft on arrival.
Cathay Pacific confirmed that 10 people were injured: six crew members and four passengers. The injuries were reported as minor, though eight people were taken to hospital for further treatment after landing.
The turbulence reportedly occurred during cabin service, when crew are out of their jump seats and passengers may be moving about the cabin.
Cathay Pacific CX156 hits turbulence
Turbulence can strike suddenly and and without warning.
This is why airlines consistently advise passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened whenever seated, even when the seatbelt sign is off. Clear-air turbulence, convective activity, and rapidly changing atmospheric conditions can all produce sudden encounters with little or no warning.
Over the weekend, Cathay Pacific flight #CX156 encountered severe turbulence over the Philippines. 10 people onboard suffered injuries. The A350 landed safely in Hong Kong about 2 hours later. https://t.co/mFuNKPyf4P pic.twitter.com/GQYz1yrK2C
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