British man died of cardiac arrest after severe turbulence on SIA flight

Geoff Kitchen, 73, was earlier said to have died of congestive heart failure.

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Listen Summarise A British man, Geoff Kitchen, died of cardiac arrest triggered by severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 in May 2024, with 72 passengers injured including his wife. The inquest found turbulence caused cardiac failure, clarifying initial reports of congestive heart failure. Kitchen’s wife sued SIA for damages due to her injuries, while investigations noted pilots acted appropriately and weather radar missed the turbulence threat. AI generated

A British man who died on board turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines (SIA) Flight SQ321 in 2024 had suffered a c ardiac arrest, an inquest was told, reported British media. He was earlier said to have died of congestive heart failure .