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Turbulence Rocks Air France Boeing over Narita Japan


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Contact photographer Walter Pietsch

George’s Point of View
There is wisdom in keeping your seats belts fastened even when the seat belt sign is off —

What: Air France passenger plane Boeing 777-200 flight 276 en route from Paris to Narita airport
Where: Narita airport
Who: 261 passengers and 16 crewmembers. Passsengers had no injuries, but 2 crew members suffered hip and thoracic fractures.
Why: The plane was hit by turbulence while circling above waters off Chiba Prefecture while waiting to land at Narita airport. The plane landed safely and was sent back to France after examination.

See Air France’s Corporate statement

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