Turbulence Forecast Blog

Airbus might be asked to ground long haul fleet

tb_neg — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:58:15 +0000

Airbus aircraft, similar to the A330 involved in Air France 447, have been involved in 36 similar incidents. Read the article and watch the video here.

United ORD computer meltdown

tb_neg — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:57 +0000

Just in time for holiday travel, a computer glitch is foiling plans at ORD for United customers.

Article.

Birdstrike American Airlines 1256

tb_neg — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:30:18 +0000

Another bird strike again in LGA, for American Airlines 1256.

Article 1
Article 2

Yemeni Plane Crash – 150 on board

tb_neg — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:09:29 +0000

Breaking news: A Yemenia plane crashed off Comoros with 150 on board.

Reuters Article.
CNN Article.

Aircraft was an Airbus A310.

US Airways 1241 blows tires on landing

tb_neg — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:40:40 +0000

US Airways 1241 (Boeing 737-400) landed in TPA on June 27th. On this landing, the front tires blew out. No injuries were reported, but Billy Mays was aboard, who sadly died at age 50, unrelated to the accident.

USA 1241 article.
Billy Mays article.

Washington Metro crashes – 4 dead, 70+ injured.

tb_neg — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Many of our site visitors have sworn off flying. Air Travel remains the safest way to travel. Today, the Washington Metro derailed, killing 4 and injuring at least 70.

Please join us for a lively discussion in our forums here about the recent Air France incident and the aftermath.

Article and photos about the derailment.

Qantas flight QF68 invovled in severe turbulence Hong Kong to Perth

tb_neg — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:34:49 +0000

A Qantas flight from Hong Kong to Perth experienced severe turbulence, (QF68). Of note, the aircraft involved in the incident is an Airbus A330, although Qantas does not believe the A330 being a factor.

Article 1 and Article 2 (thank you Paul!).

Pilot dies mid-flight on CO BRU-EWR

tb_neg — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:25:08 +0000

A pilot died mid-air on CO61 flight from BRU-EWR. The plane landed safely. Our thoughts are with the pilot’s family and friends.

News Link.

Turbulence leaves woman paralyzed

tb_neg — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:36:08 +0000

Article

A woman was paralyzed this weekend when severe turbulence struck her Continental Airlines flight en route from Houston to McAllen, officials said.
The woman, 47, sustained a fractured neck early Saturday when she was thrown against the ceiling while in the bathroom of Continental Flight 511, the Associated Press reported.

This is a very unfortunate accident. Please remember to remain seated with seat belt fastened at all times on a plane, even if a flight seems smooth.

US Airways 1549 in river, all survived

tb_neg — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:50:21 +0000

US Airways 1549 taking off from LGA was forced to land in the Hudson River due to a bird strike. Everyone survived, although the river is freezing cold!

Incredible Pictures.

Article.