Lufthansa Flight Turbulence Incident

Eleven individuals were injured during a Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt after it encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic. Despite the injuries, the flight was not in danger and landed safely. The incident highlights the risks associated with intertropical convergence zones.

Eleven individuals were injured on a Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean, the airline confirmed on Tuesday.

According to a Lufthansa spokesperson, the injuries, mostly minor, affected five passengers and six crew members. All injured parties received immediate medical attention after the plane safely landed at its intended destination.

The incident occurred aboard a Boeing 747-8 with 329 passengers and 19 crew members during a brief period of turbulence in an intertropical convergence zone, an area known for such disturbances. This incident follows a May episode involving a Singapore Airlines flight, where a suspected heart attack resulted in one death and 30 injuries due to turbulence.

(With inputs from agencies.)