6 Injured as THY Plane Encounters Turbulence
A Turkish Airlines plane flying from Istanbul to Taipei experienced turbulence shortly before landing at Taipei Airport, resulting in minor injuries to four passengers and two cabin crew members. The incident occurred 2 hours before the plane, with tail registration TC-JJE and flight number TK-24, landed at Taipei Airport at 18:01 local time. There were 214 passengers on board.
Turkish Airlines Press Counselor Yahya Üstün issued a statement confirming that the plane landed safely and medical teams were on standby to provide initial treatment to those injured. Two passengers requested to be taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Turkish Airlines prioritizes the safety of its passengers and crew and is closely monitoring the health status of those affected by the turbulence.
Images from inside the plane where the incident occurred have surfaced, showing the aftermath of the turbulence. Turkish Airlines expresses deep regret for the incident and reassures the public that safety measures are always a top priority.
