Pilots reminded to take more cautious approach near weather after turbulence injures crew on SIA, Scoot flights

Following turbulence incidents that injured crew members on Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights, the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau released reports with a critical finding: severe turbulence can occur even when onboard weather radar shows only light precipitation, or doesn't fully detect external weather conditions. Pilots have been reminded to take a more cautious approach to weather assessment, relying on methods beyond radar alone.

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