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Navigating Around Bad Weather

Turbulence

Turbulence is air movement created by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather fronts or thunderstorms. It can be unexpected and can happen when the sky appears to be clear.

While turbulence is normal and happens often, it can be dangerous. Following safety...

Airbus 300B4-622R

"Photo of China Airlines Airbus A300, B1816"
Photo of China Airlines Airbus A300, B1816

China Airlines Flight 140, B1816

Nagoya, Japan

April 26, 1994

China Airlines Flight 140 from Taipei, Taiwan to Nagoya, Japan executed takeoff climb and cr

Boeing 747-428B

"Photo of Air France 747-400 on approach Photo copyright Pima Air Museum Air Nikon Collection - used with permission"
Photo of Air France 747-400 on approach
Photo copyright Pima Air Museum Air Nikon Collection

McDonnell Douglas MD-81

"Photo of an SAS MD-81"
Photo of an SAS MD-81

Scandinavian Airlines System Flight 751, OY-KHO

Gottröra, Sweden

December 27, 1991

On December 27, 1991, at approximately 8:51am local time, SAS Flight SK 751, a McDonnell Douglas MD-81, OY-KHO, crash landed i

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