Biman Bangladesh Flight Hit by Mid-Air Turbulence, Cabin Crew Suffers Broken Arm

A cabin crew member of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was injured when one of its aircraft was struck by severe turbulence mid-air.

The incident occurred on Friday (19 September) while the flight was travelling from Chattogram to Dhaka.

The Injured Crew Member

• Name: Shabana Azmi Mithila
• Injury: Fracture above the left elbow
• Current Condition: Admitted to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Pangu Hospital), Dhaka, following safe landing.

Flight Details

• The aircraft had originally flown from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to Chattogram.
• After completing the Abu Dhabi–Chattogram leg, it departed for Dhaka.
• During this segment, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence.

Circumstances of the Accident

According to airline sources:

• At the time of the turbulence, Mithila was checking whether passengers had fastened their seatbelts.
• A sudden and intense jolt caused her to fall.
• The impact resulted in a fracture in the bone above her left elbow.

Incident Summary

The incident has raised concerns regarding in-flight safety protocols during turbulence, highlighting the risks faced by cabin crew while ensuring passenger security.