Severe turbulence injures 11 people on Lufthansa flight Five passengers and six crew members were injured on November 12, when a Lufthansa flight traveling from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence. The issue occurred when the plane flew over the Atlantic and entered an intertropical convergence zone. Although the turbulence was severe, it was brief and most injuries were minor. A spokesperson for Lufthansa wanted to make it clear that the safety of the flight was never at any risk and that all injured parties were treated immediately. Turbulence is a challenging weather phenomenon that can frighten even the most frequent of flyers. And while modern commercial airliners are fully equipped to withstand all types of turbulence, it can still be an uncomfortable and occasionally dangerous experience. Measures can be taken to reduce its effects To avoid turbulence, pilots plan routes to steer clear of storms, jet streams, and mountainous areas. They adjust altitude as needed, use weather radar for real-time updates, and receive reports from air traffic control. When turbulence is unavoidable, the seatbelt sign is turned on to keep passengers secure.