17 passengers hurt by turbulence near Dublin Airport

Seventeen people were injured while the jet they were travelling on sustained significant damage when it entered turbulence shortly before landing in Dublin.

The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has published its synoptic report into the serious incident that occurred on October 20, 2013, while the flight was on approach to Dublin.

An investigation was immediately launched, headed by the AAIU’s chief inspector of air accidents Jurgen Whyte, who was assisted by inspectors John Owens and Howard Hughes.