Megathread: Singapore Airlines SQ321

Hello r/fearofflying community,

We’re opening this megathread in response to the recent incident involving Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which reportedly experienced severe turbulence leading to a fatality and multiple injuries. This thread is dedicated to discussions about this incident, aimed at providing accurate information and support to our community members.

As this is the dedicated megathread, all other submissions related to this will be removed.

What Happened:

  • Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence.
  • The flight, a Boeing 777-300ER, took off from London Heathrow at 10:17 PM on May 20.
  • Due to turbulence, the flight was diverted to Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, landing at approximately 3:45 PM local time on May 21.
  • Singapore Airlines confirmed one fatality and several injuries, with 30 passengers taken to the hospital.

Discussion Guidelines:

  • Please stay civil and respectful. This is a space for support and reassurance.
  • Share verified information only. Avoid speculation and rumors to minimize anxiety.
  • This thread will be moderated to ensure it remains on topic and adheres to community guidelines.
  • Refrain from posting videos or external links about this incident. Content violating this policy will be removed.

Resources:

We urge community members to use this thread for any questions or concerns related to the incident. Let’s support each other through this and use it as an opportunity to learn and grow in our journey to overcome the fear of flying. Thank you for understanding and for being a supportive community.

Sincerely, The FoF Mod Team