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Etihad Flight Encounters Turbulence Before Landing in Phuket, All Passengers Safe

Phuket

At 11:30 a.m., Phuket International Airport received a report from Etihad Airways flight EY 416, traveling from Abu Dhabi to Phuket, that the aircraft had encountered turbulence during its approach.

Initial alerts suggested possible injuries among passengers and crew, prompting airport authorities to coordinate with local medical teams to prepare emergency response measures under the airport’s safety protocols.

By 12:00 p.m., the aircraft landed safely at Phuket International Airport. Airport Director Monchai Tanod confirmed that no passengers or crew required hospital treatment. All travelers continued their journeys to their accommodations without incident.

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Goong Nang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for more than eight years and has worked with The Pattaya News for more than six years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.
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