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Q: What dangers do turbulence pose to aviation?

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Last update 2024.05.28

<ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The difficulty of flying the plane during take-off, landing, and low-flying, especially over mountainous areas when entering areas <strong>of turbulence</strong> , because any height the plane loses due to turbulence may lead to the plane colliding with the ground.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Flying and scattering of loose objects inside the aircraft when exposed <strong>to air turbulence</strong> , such as bags and others, in a way that poses a danger to passengers.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Feeling extremely tired while flying for a long time in an area of <strong>turbulence</strong> due to the vigilance, caution, and effort made by the pilot to maintain the plane’s balance.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ice may form on aircraft in <strong>turbulence</strong> to a greater extent than outside it due to the lower temperature of the rising air.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> When exposed <strong>to turbulence,</strong> aircraft instrument readings cannot be relied upon due to the fluctuation of their indicators and the inaccurate readings they give.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Cumulus clouds are filled with deadly air shear that could cause the plane to crash.</li></ul>

What dangers do turbulence pose to aviation?