Man died after 'severe turbulence' on Singapore Airlines flight
A widow is seeking legal damages from Singapore Airlines following a severe turbulence incident that resulted in her husband's death. The couple was on a flight to Australia when the plane experienced a sudden drop, causing fatal injuries to the husband and back injuries to the wife.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal and safety implications of severe turbulence events, which are becoming a significant concern for international aviation safety.
Image source, Linda Kitchen Image caption, Linda and Geoff Kitchen were beginning a six-week holiday to Singapore, Indonesia and Australia when the incident happened
A widow whose husband died after "severe turbulence" on a flight has begun legal action against the airline.
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen, 74, from Thornbury near Bristol, who broke her back during the incident, said her husband, Geoff, 73, was "fatally injured" when the Singapore Airlines flight from London Heathrow suddenly dropped around 6,000 ft (1,828 metres).
She has now begun proceedings at the High Court seeking damages from the airline to help her access specialist support for her back. The BBC has contacted the airline for comment.
"When I got separated from Geoff, I knew he was in a bad way, but nothing prepared me for hearing he had died. It was absolutely devastating," she said.
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