Odd: Photos Of Qatar Airways Flight Extreme Turbulence Disarray, While Kenyan Authorities Claim It Never Happened
Social media reports showed Qatar Airways flight 1499 experiencing extreme turbulence on Sunday while over Somalia. The Doha to to Kilimanjaro flight reportedly experienced extreme weather conditions, and photos show damage to the cabin. Apparently one passenger was hospitalized, with a suggestion that the passenger was taken from Tanzania to Nairobi, Kenya.
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha encountered severe turbulence over Somalia due to adverse weather conditions. As a result, the aircraft sustained internal damage, and at least one passenger required medical attention and was transferred to a Nairobi hospital for treatment. pic.twitter.com/81afJnQXrd
— DP (@DanChepta) May 6, 2024
Oddly, Kenya’s airports authority claims this never happened. While they specifically refute the claim that the plane landed in Nairobi, I haven’t seen that noted online.
2/2: We urge the public to exercise caution and verify the accuracy of information before sharing it on social media platforms. Spreading false information can cause unnecessary panic and confusion among travelers and the general public. pic.twitter.com/DY6xsDj9kE
— Kenya Airports Authority (@KenyaAirports) May 6, 2024
Flight tracking shows that the plane continued to Dar-es-Salaam and then operated back to Doha later in the day.