Accident: Eva B773 near Fukuoka on Nov 22nd 2017, turbulence injures 12

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An Eva Airways Boeing 777-300, registration B-16718 performing flight BR-56 from Taipei (Taiwan) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) with 178 passengers and 21 crew, was enroute at FL310 about 180nm eastsoutheast of Fukuoka (Japan) when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing altitude deviations of +375 and -550 feet, the speed over ground varied between 600 and 568 knots. The aircraft stabilized at FL310 and continued to Chicago for a safe landing about 11 hours later. One cabin crew received serious injuries, 3 passengers and 8 cabin crew minor injuries.

 

Full report and photos: http://avherald.com/h?article=4b17dc45&opt=0