Altitude, airspeed increase preceded ‘rapid’ g-force change in SIA 777 turbulence event

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Investigators have disclosed that an “uncommanded” increase in altitude and airspeed – likely caused an updraft – preceded a severe in-flight upset involving a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER.

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