China Airlines Boeing 747 encounters turbulence near Bangkok

No fatalities • Bangkok, Thailand

A China Airlines flight traveling from Hong Kong to Bangkok experienced turbulence at flight level 400.

What happened

On October 2, 2008, at 10:58 local Thai time, a Boeing 747-400, operating as B-18202, encountered turbulence during its flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bangkok, Thailand. At the time of the event, the aircraft was cruising at flight level 400, approximately 128 nautical miles northeast of Bangkok.

The turbulence resulted in injuries to several people on board. Among the 14 people affected, there was 1 serious injury (a spinal cord injury to a passenger) and 13 minor injuries to passengers and cabin crewmembers. There were 0 fatalities.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Oct 2008 BOEING 747 400 accident near Bangkok, Thailand?

A China Airlines flight traveling from Hong Kong to Bangkok experienced turbulence at flight level 400.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Oct 2008 BOEING 747 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Oct 2008 involved a BOEING 747 400, operated by China Airlines, at Bangkok, Thailand.

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