Can Turbulence Cause A Plane To Crash?

The video discusses turbulence in aviation, explaining its causes, types, and impact on flights. It clarifies that while turbulence can be unsettling, it rarely poses a safety threat. Turbulence is categorized into mild, moderate, and severe, with each having different effects on the aircraft and passengers. The video reassures viewers that modern aircraft are designed to withstand turbulence, emphasizing that it is more of a comfort issue than a safety concern.

What is the primary cause of clear air turbulence?

• Interaction of jet streams with slower winds

• Thunderstorms

• Wake turbulence from larger planes

• Mountain waves

How is mild turbulence typically experienced by passengers?

• As a cause for emergency landings

• As a major safety concern

• As a minor inconvenience

• As a reason for flight cancellations

What is a common effect of moderate turbulence on passengers?

• Spills drinks and unnerves passengers

• Causes the plane to drop by 100 feet

• Breaks bones

• Requires emergency landing

What is the likelihood of encountering severe turbulence during a flight?

• Low to none

• Very high

• Moderate

• Guaranteed on every flight

How are modern airplanes designed in relation to turbulence?

• To avoid all forms of turbulence

• To be unaffected by turbulence

• To require frequent repairs after turbulence

• To withstand harsh weather conditions