Qatar Airways revealed that flight QR017, a Boeing 787-9 aircraft with the registration A7-BHM, from Doha to Dublin on May 26, encountered turbulence during flight, resulting in minor injuries to some passengers and crew members.
The flight, which departed Doha at 7:55 a.m. on the same day, encountered turbulence while flying over Turkey, according to Dublin Airport. A total of 12 individuals, including 6 crew members and 6 passengers, were injured. The plane arrived in Dublin at 1:04 p.m. on the same day, where emergency services and police were on standby. Eight passengers were transported to the hospital.
Qatar Airways commented, “This issue is currently under internal investigation. The safety and security of our passengers and crew are our top priority.”
