Civil Aviation

Severe turbulence on Emirates flight, 14 injured

On December 6, 2023, an Emirates (EK) A380 experienced severe turbulence over the Persian Gulf while travelling from Perth (PER), Western Australia, to Dubai (DXB). As a result, multiple passengers and crew members sustained injuries.

As the aircraft approached the Persian Gulf, it encountered severe turbulence, injuring about 14 people. Fourteen individuals were given medical treatment.

Travellers shared their terrifying experience on X, formerly known as Twitter. One man claimed that after hitting the aircraft ceiling twice, he “genuinely felt that was the end.”

Me and @lunars_magic had the worst flight back from Perth to Dubai with @emirates. Geniunelly felt that was the end as we hit the ceiling to ground twice and smashed the ceiling in. Glad to be home. pic.twitter.com/g8zsi61cSk— MattRPD (@MattRPD) December 5, 2023

On X, a different traveller by the name of Abi commented, “The @emirates flight from Perth to Dubai was awful.” I rarely get up unless absolutely necessary because I hate flying. Turbulence and a seat warning were issued by the pilot. We hit the ceiling together, me and the others, in real time. My hair is visible in the crack. The crew were so supportive.”

The @emirates flight from Perth to Dubai was awful. I hate flying, so I rarely get up unless I need to. The pilot announced turbulence and to sit down. Literally a second later, myself and others hit the ceiling. You can see my hair in the crack. The crew were so supportive. pic.twitter.com/pQt97ATsHI— 🌙 Abi ✨️ (@lunars_magic) December 6, 2023