WATCH: Shocking Singapore Airlines re-enactment leaves Sunrise host speechless!
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When we tune into our morning news, we expect a certain level of decorum and straightforward reporting, mainly when the news tackles severe issues and current events.
However, viewers of the popular Australian breakfast program Sunrise were in for an unexpected ride when a segment turned bizarre, leaving one of the hosts visibly puzzled.
Sunrise host Nat Barr recently went live to discuss the incident involving Singapore Airlines' flight SQ321 from London to Singapore—a Boeing 777-300ER that encountered severe turbulence 11 hours into the flight.
The turbulence was so extreme that passengers were thrown against the cabin ceiling, which resulted in injuries and one fatality.
Among the passengers were almost 60 Australians, who undoubtedly experienced moments of sheer terror as the plane plunged through the air.
Sunrise invited CNN aviation expert Richard Quest to the show to shed light on the situation.
Known for his enthusiastic reporting style, Quest brought a level of animation to the interview that no one could have anticipated.
Quest's use of props to illustrate the plane's ordeal was unconventional.
He began with a miniature plane replica to simulate the aircraft's erratic movements through the turbulent weather over Myanmar.
His demonstration also included a piece of paper with numbers highlighted in yellow, which he claimed to represent the altitude changes the plane experienced.
The props continued as Quest scrambled to find a makeup compact representing a passenger flung into the air.
His vivid re-enactment of the passenger hitting the cabin ceiling was as dramatic as unexpected, and left Barr bemused.
The interview concluded with Quest's rhetorical question: 'What sort of idiot would sit in a metal tube bouncing through the air at five or six hundred miles an hour in unpredictable circumstances without being tied down?'
'If I put those facts to you, that's what we're talking about. I'm not going to preach and lecture because I'm as guilty as you are!' he added.
The severity of the incident was underscored by the death of 73-year-old Geoff Kitchen, who suffered a heart attack during the turbulence, and the injuries sustained by 71 other individuals.
The aftermath inside the plane was chaotic, as footage showed a destroyed food preparation area, debris along the aisles, and bloodstains on the cabin's upper sections.
The plane made an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, where it was met by a flurry of emergency vehicles.
The airport's medical team was also dispatched to treat the injured passengers.
The airport confirmed the deceased man's age and nationality through their Director, Kittipong Kittikachorn, adding a sombre note to the tragedy.
Watch the full interview here:
Source: 7 News Australia/YouTube
This wild interview reminds us of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the importance of in-flight safety precautions.
It also highlights the role of the media in bringing a human touch to the reporting of such events, even if it seems unconventional.
We wish for the recovery of the injured passengers of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.
What do you think of Richard Quest's reporting style? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
However, viewers of the popular Australian breakfast program Sunrise were in for an unexpected ride when a segment turned bizarre, leaving one of the hosts visibly puzzled.
Sunrise host Nat Barr recently went live to discuss the incident involving Singapore Airlines' flight SQ321 from London to Singapore—a Boeing 777-300ER that encountered severe turbulence 11 hours into the flight.
The turbulence was so extreme that passengers were thrown against the cabin ceiling, which resulted in injuries and one fatality.
Among the passengers were almost 60 Australians, who undoubtedly experienced moments of sheer terror as the plane plunged through the air.
Sunrise hosted guest aviation expert in their morning news about the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321. Image Credit: YouTube/Sunrise
Sunrise invited CNN aviation expert Richard Quest to the show to shed light on the situation.
Known for his enthusiastic reporting style, Quest brought a level of animation to the interview that no one could have anticipated.
Quest's use of props to illustrate the plane's ordeal was unconventional.
He began with a miniature plane replica to simulate the aircraft's erratic movements through the turbulent weather over Myanmar.
His demonstration also included a piece of paper with numbers highlighted in yellow, which he claimed to represent the altitude changes the plane experienced.
The props continued as Quest scrambled to find a makeup compact representing a passenger flung into the air.
His vivid re-enactment of the passenger hitting the cabin ceiling was as dramatic as unexpected, and left Barr bemused.
The interview concluded with Quest's rhetorical question: 'What sort of idiot would sit in a metal tube bouncing through the air at five or six hundred miles an hour in unpredictable circumstances without being tied down?'
'If I put those facts to you, that's what we're talking about. I'm not going to preach and lecture because I'm as guilty as you are!' he added.
The severity of the incident was underscored by the death of 73-year-old Geoff Kitchen, who suffered a heart attack during the turbulence, and the injuries sustained by 71 other individuals.
The aftermath inside the plane was chaotic, as footage showed a destroyed food preparation area, debris along the aisles, and bloodstains on the cabin's upper sections.
The plane made an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, where it was met by a flurry of emergency vehicles.
The airport's medical team was also dispatched to treat the injured passengers.
The airport confirmed the deceased man's age and nationality through their Director, Kittipong Kittikachorn, adding a sombre note to the tragedy.
Watch the full interview here:
Source: 7 News Australia/YouTube
This wild interview reminds us of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the importance of in-flight safety precautions.
It also highlights the role of the media in bringing a human touch to the reporting of such events, even if it seems unconventional.
We wish for the recovery of the injured passengers of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.
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