London (IFN) A Boeing 757 operated by Icelandair on its way from Iceland to Paris, France on Wednesday was caught in serious turbulence over Britain.
The turbulence caused minor injuries to three crew members, reported Iceland Review. Flight FI 542 dropped approximately a hundred meters as a result of the turbulence and food trolleys, trays and other stray objects were thrown around the aircraft, the Icelandic newspaper Morgunbladid reported.
The Icelandic Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) has reportedly launched an investigation into the incident in cooperation with the British and French aircraft accident investigation authorities.
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