A terrifying incident of turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight has left a 52-year-old dance teacher from Adelaide, Australia, paralyzed from the chest down. Kerry Jordan was among the 85 passengers injured on board flight SQ321, which made an emergency landing in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jordan, who was traveling with her husband after a holiday in the UK, suffered a devastating break in her spine, bleeding from her brain, and multiple fractures, including to her ribs and vertebrae. She recounted the harrowing experience, saying she was thrown into the air and hit the ground during the turbulence, and was unable to feel anything from her chest down.
The incident has left Jordan struggling to perform even the most basic tasks, such as feeding herself, brushing her teeth, or using her mobile phone. She is currently undergoing treatment at the Royal Adelaide Hospital after being medically evacuated from Bangkok.
Jordan’s husband, who suffered a shoulder injury and blurred vision, described the terrifying moment when his wife hit the floor, saying she had “no reaction” and he wondered if she was dead or alive.
The couple has expressed disappointment with the airline’s initial response to the incident but reported that Singapore Airlines has since “stepped up” and provided customer care support.
As the couple explores their legal options for their injuries, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of airline safety and the need for passengers to take turbulence seriously. The incident has also raised questions about the preparedness of airlines to respond to such incidents and provide adequate support to affected passengers.Edit