12 people injured during turbulence on flight from Qatar to Dublin

The Qatar Airways flight from Doha experienced unexpected turbulence over Turkey and was met by emergency services after landing in Dublin about 1pm.

In total, six passengers and six members of the cabin crew reported injuries.

Graeme McQueen, media relations manager at DAA, the operator of Dublin Airport, said its team was providing assistance to passengers and staff.

“Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha landed safely as scheduled at Dublin Airport shortly before 13.00 on Sunday,” he said.

“Upon landing, the aircraft was met by emergency services, including airport police and our fire and rescue department, due to six passengers and six crew [12 total] on board reporting injuries after the aircraft experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey.

RTÉ reported that the turbulence occurred unexpectedly about two hours into the flight and that in-flight service was taking place at the time.

The plane felt as if it was “falling out of the sky” for about 15 to 20 seconds, according…