Turbulence killed a passenger on a flight from London to Singapore, but severe injuries due to turbulence are incredibly rare

• A Singapore Airlines passenger died Tuesday after a flight was hit by turbulence.
• Serious injuries due to turbulence are extremely rare, per FAA data.
• The incident also serves as a reminder for passengers to wear their seatbelts whenever possible.

The dangers of turbulence were made apparent on Tuesday when Singapore Airlines announced a passenger died on board a flight.

Geoff Kitchen, 73, had a heart condition, according to officials at Bangkok Airport, where the flight was diverted. 71 others were injured on the flight, six of whom are in critical condition.