Invisible Danger: A Closer Look At Clear Air Turbulence

Amid news today that a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered unexpected severe turbulence that resulted in the death of a passenger and the injury of over a dozen others, many have grown concerned over the cause of the incident. Considering the lack of warning about the incoming turbulence to those in the cabin, industry analysts have pointed out that clear air turbulence (CAT) could have been behind the tragic accident.