Turbulent Times: When Safety Meets Liability in the Skies A recent incident on a Singapore Airlines flight has left several passengers, including Bradley Richards and his wife's companion Geoff Kitchen, fighting for justice in the courts.
The turbulence was severe enough to drop the plane 178 feet in under five seconds, causing traumatic injuries to those on board. Richards woke up to find blood pouring from his head and chaos unfolding around him.
His injuries have forced him to switch to desk bound work, and he is not alone. Several passengers are now pursuing legal action against Singapore Airlines, raising questions about accountability in aviation safety.