Many people refuse to fly because if something happens to the plane in the sky, it may lead to a world-famous accident. Recently, Thai singer PorAnnop said on social media that she encountered a frightening moment while sleeping on a plane recently. According to Thai media and passengers, on November 25, shortly after the flight left Don Mueang Airport, the right engine suddenly malfunctioned.Sparks then erupted and the fuselage shook violently, causing many passengers to faint.
The captain quickly decided to return and asked the passengers to stay calm. Some people experienced nausea, vomiting and fainting during the landing. The flight attendants continued to fan the passengers to relieve their discomfort.
Fortunately, it was handled properly and the plane returned to Don Mueang Airport smoothly.The captain analyzed that the accident may have been caused by a bird strike, or the engine is malfunctioning.
It is reported that the aircraft is about five years old. It was previously in service with two foreign airlines and was just put into use by Thai Lion Air in June this year. The specific cause of the accident is still under investigation.
According to on-site analysis, the accident occurred during the climb-out phase of the aircraft.It is speculated that it is more likely that it hit a flying bird.
Plane collisions with birds have always been an important factor threatening aviation safety. Although small birds are small, they are very scary to aircraft. According to relevant research, if a 2-kilogram bird hits an aircraft flying at a speed of 900 kilometers per hour, the impact force generated in an instant is as high as 4 tons.
In addition, according to statistics from the International Civil Aviation Organization, at least 80% of aircraft collisions with birds occur during takeoff and landing. Once a collision occurs, it will often cause structural damage and directly endanger flight safety.