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Severe turbulence that hit SIA flight in 2024 not detected by weather radar: S’pore investigators

The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau said the pilots' actions were "understandable and appropriate".

The release of the final report comes almost two years since Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 experienced severe turbulence, resulting in one death and 79 people injured.

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