Singapore Airlines Flight 321
aviation accident on 21 May 2024
Singapore Airlines Flight 321 was an international flight from London Heathrow to Changi Airport, using a Boeing 777-300ER. On 21 May 2024, the aircraft operating the route (registered as 9V-SWM) encountered severe turbulence while over Myanmar. One passenger was killed. The aircraft managed to make a safe diversion to Suvarnabhumi Airport with 104 injured. The aircraft received significant damage. This was the first fatal accident of Singapore Airlines since 31 October 2000.[1]
.jpg) 9V-SWM in 2021, 3 years before the accident | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Summary | Severe turbulence leading to passenger death |
| Site | Over Myanmar |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 777-300ER |
| Operator | Singapore Airlines |
| IATA flight No. | SQ321 |
| ICAO flight No. | SIA321 |
| Call sign | SINGAPORE 321 |
| Registration | 9V-SWM |
| Flight origin | Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom |
| Destination | Changi Airport, Changi, Singapore |
| Occupants | 229 |
| Passengers | 211 |
| Crew | 18 |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Injuries | 104 |
| Survivors | 228 |