Turbulence shakes flight to Bangkok: Several injured on board!

Turbulence shakes flight to Bangkok: Several injured on board!

On August 20, 2025, things were turbulent on a Thai Airways flight from Munich to Bangkok (flight TG-925). According to a report by muenchen.t-online.de The plane landed safely on runway 19 at Bangkok Airport despite intense turbulence. Unfortunately, there were injuries: five passengers sustained injuries, four of them serious and one minor. Details about the circumstances of the injuries and their origin are currently unclear.

Thailand's Air Accident Investigation Board (AIB) has now classified the incident as an accident and has launched a full investigation. Interestingly, this incident has only now come to light, even though it took place over two months ago. The aircraft was an Airbus A350-900 and had the marking HS-THY.

What is Turbulence?

But what exactly are these often dreaded turbulences? Stefan Hinners, an experienced aviation safety expert, explains that turbulences in the air are not true “holes,” as they are often called. Rather, these shaking movements are caused by air movements, in particular by strong up and down winds, which aircraft pass through at speeds of around 800 km/h. Write more about it focus.de.

The different types of turbulence should also not go unmentioned. There is thermal turbulence, which is caused by rising warm air, and clear air turbulence, which occurs when the sky is clear and often near jet streams. These latter are particularly surprising because they can occur even in calm weather. In general, however, modern aircraft are designed so that they can safely survive even strong turbulence without suffering structural damage.

Passenger safety measures

Passenger safety always comes first. Hinners emphasizes that passengers should always remain strapped in during periods of unrest and follow crew instructions. Be careful and avoid walking around the hallway or going to the bathroom when there is turbulence. This could prevent injuries. Fortunately, injuries caused by turbulence are rare and often caused by unsecured passengers.

The choice of seat also plays a role in the perception of turbulence. The quietest places are above the wings, as movements are least noticeable there. For those who struggle with fear of flying, there are various tips to help you relax and distract yourself. Because one thing is clear: Turbulence is a completely normal part of flying and nothing that should cause serious concern. Airhelp.de notes that pilots always try to avoid turbulence and keep passengers in safe waters.

This incident on the Thai Airways flight reminds us of the importance of safety when flying and that we should remain calm in turbulent times. Aviation has a high priority when it comes to safety, and modern aircraft are well prepared for this.