‘Brit, 73,’ killed in turbulence on Singapore Airlines jet
Those onboard the flight that killed Brit granddad Geoff Kitchen, 73, recalled "doing somersaults" while others were "launched into the ceiling".The traumatised flyers, who made an emergency landing in Bangkok, are seen escorted by ground staff upon arrival in SingaporeShocking images showed food, drinks and cutlery strewn across the galley kitchens of the plane as it was violently thrown around.
"Suddenly it stopped, and it was calm again. The staff did their best to tend to the injured people, there were a lot of them."Eventually they told us we'd divert to Bangkok, which was a huge relief." Ceiling fittings were ripped apart and pipework was exposed - and a panicked stewardess was seen with blood pouring from her nose.
"Some people hit their heads on the baggage cabins overhead and dented it, they hit the places where lights and masks are and broke straight through it."Passenger Andrew Davies said "the air stewards were stoic and did everything they could"."Passengers with medical training helping as much as they could. CPR on the poor gentleman that passed," he said adding they had "shouted for a defibrillator".
"It was just so quick, over in a couple of seconds and then you're just shocked. Everyone's pretty freaked out"."Things happen. The pilots saved our lives, that's all that matters in the end." A TERRIFIED passenger onboard the horror Singapore Airlines flight sent an emotional text as the Boeing jet plunged 7,000 feet during a deadly turbulence.
Steve Dimond, who lives with wife Jill a few doors down from Geoff in a quiet leafy cul-de-sac in Thornbury, Glos, said: “We are really upset. My wife is upstairs crying."They were going on a big holiday to Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. They have a son and a daughter."Neighbour and close friend Steve, 73, added: “You wouldn’t know it, he carried on as normal and was very fit and active.“He was a good singer, a fine actor, he was on the committee, he loved musical theatre.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and the family at this difficult time, and we ask that you respect their privacy." "Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft. A spokesperson for the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: "Our deepest condolences go out to all those who have been affected.
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