11 Injured by Turbulence Near Bali

Sep 23rd, 2008 | By Jared Blank

I keep writing about turbulence issues to drive home this point: you are far, far, far, far more likely to be injured by turbulence than you are to be involved in a plane crash, so stop worry about whether airlines are “safe” and keep your seatbelt on. Case in point: 11 were injured, some seriously, when their China Airlines 747 encountered turbulence near Bali. Six passengers were seriously injured, including suffering broken necks. Wear. Your. Seatbelts.

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