Lufthansa turbulence
Literal in this case not industrial or otherwise. An actor’s partner in the Daily Mail described how the aircraft encountered I can only assume, severe turbulence out of Austin bound for FRA. 7 people injured and diverted to Washington DC. Here’s the thing: there is an overview of the route superimposed with weather returns. It is obvious that there is clear sky to the north of track but the route appears to go straight through the weather. I could be mistaken of course but call me a bluff old traditionalist going around weather is imperative particularly in the continental North America where there is complete upper radar coverage coupled with an ATC system designed to facilitate same. I could be wrong of course but chaos in the cabin, injuries and a subsequent diversion is not an optimum outcome.