Like long security lines and bad coffee, air turbulence is one of the headaches travellers face when they decide to board an airplane. But there are times when turbulence can cause more than just a headache.
The 119 passengers and crew aboard United Airlines Flight 1676 experienced severe turbulence yesterday (Feb. 17) as their Boeing 737 was about to land after an otherwise-calm flight from Denver to Billings, Mont.
I ? Word Understanding
Turbulence ? sudden, violent movement of air or water
headache ? a difficult or annoying situation
II ? Have Your Say
1. Turbulence are considered by pilots as convenient issue, not safety issue.
Here are some real hazards of air travel:
? Spread of disease
? Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
? Jet Lag
? Radiation
2. Which mode of transportation is the safest?
According to a study, the chance of being in an airplane crash is one in 11 million, while the chance of a car crash is one in 5000.
