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Another bumpy ride at China Airlines

From the Aviation Herald

Accident: China Airlines B744 near Hong Kong on Oct 2nd 2008, clear air turbulence injures 32 people
By Simon Hradecky, created Thursday, Oct 2nd 2008 11:19Z, last updated Thursday, Oct 2nd 2008 12:25Z

A China Airlines Boeing 747-400, registration B-18202 performing flight CI641 from Hong Kong (China) to Bangkok (Thailand) with 147 passengers and 16 crew, encountered severe clear air turbulence about 30 minutes prior to landing while cruising at FL400, which injured 21 passengers and 11 crew. The landing was safe, the injured were rushed to a hospital. 2 of the injuries are reported serious.
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