Flydubai Passenger Recounts Terrifying Mid-Air Dive
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A Thai passenger, Wirawat Rogpan, described a terrifying moment on a Flydubai flight where the plane suddenly plunged, causing widespread panic. He praised the kindness of Israeli passengers who supported him during the ordeal. Rogpan is considering medical evaluations and potential compensation claims after the incident, and refuted claims that the event was staged.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Passenger Wirawat Rogpan described a Flydubai plane's sudden, terrifying dive mid-flight.
- The sudden plunge caused panic, screaming, and crying among passengers.
- Israeli passengers offered remarkable kindness and support to the lone foreign traveler.
- Rogpan is considering medical evaluations and compensation claims.
- He refuted social media claims that the incident was staged.
A Thai passenger on a recent Flydubai flight described a terrifying experience where the plane suddenly plunged mid-air, causing panic among those on board. Wirawat Rogpan recounted that after a normal start to the flight, the aircraft "suddenly dived" for several seconds, creating a sensation akin to a high-altitude roller coaster. Passengers not wearing seatbelts were thrown from their seats, and many, including children, screamed and cried. Rogpan himself admitted to crying three times during the incident.
Despite the fear, Rogpan highlighted the remarkable kindness he received from Israeli passengers. As apparently the only foreigner on the flight, he noted that Israelis repeatedly checked on him, offering amazing support and care. This positive interaction stood out to him even after the frightening descent.
He is considering seeking medical and psychological evaluations, partly to document his condition for potential compensation claims against the airline. He also addressed social media claims circulating in Thailand that the incident was staged, calling them hurtful and disappointing, especially as they came from people who were not present and did not witness the events firsthand.
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