Singapore turbulent flight: Aussie survivor’s desperate plea

[sabaiguy]

On 5/24/2024 at 1:52 PM, it is what it is said:

 

i get it that some passengers may be out of their seat going to the toilet, and the staff were working, but it's common knowledge that turbulence can occur at anytime and unexpectedly, that's why passengers are always recommended to wear seat belts all the time - it's not difficult or uncomfortable and very sensible. harsh as it sounds, anyone ignoring this excellent practical advice is surely guilty of contributory negligence.

recommended, not required.  It's also recommended or is that required to drive the speed limit

[still kicking]

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[sqwakvfr]

I believe this will be key element of any possilbe civil litigation against SIA over this incidenet.  This is from the preliminary TSIB repornt:

 

"The investigation appears to show that it took 11 seconds for the seatbelt sign to be switched on after the turbulence began. The pilots took over control from the autopilot.

The ordeal for passengers and crew continued"

 

It probably took 11 seconds for either the FO or Captain to turn on the Seat Belt sign because they were busy maintiaing control of the aircraft but lawyers for the dead or serverly injured might not care. 

[Sydebolle]

"Dr Adinun Kittiratanapaibool explaining that staff acted with good intentions to protect patient welfare."

Now this is quite an interesting wrapping around the "freedom of speech" subject in Thailand. Poor in communication to start with, Thailand added some interesting stepping stones preventing what is known elsewhere as ....... freedom of speech. 

Dr Adinun explanation confirms the incident; assume though that the silenced gentleman will be speaking his mind once he gets off the plane in Adelaide. Maybe Dr Adinun should have kept his mouth shut instead - just thinking out loud?