Final report reveals truth behind deadly Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 turbulence
A final report on the deadly Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 incident has concluded that severe turbulence was caused by convective clouds and thunderstorms, not clear-air turbulence as initially suspected. Investigators determined that the jet's radar likely failed to detect the adverse weather conditions before the event occurred. This type of turbulence, associated with strong updrafts and downdrafts within storm systems, can manifest outside of visible clouds and was encountered by the aircraft at high altitudes. AI
