Investigation Launched into Turbulence Incident Above Sarajevo; Five Injured

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Aviation authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have initiated an investigation into a severe turbulence incident that occurred on May 30, injuring five people aboard a Eurowings flight. The aircraft was en route from Rhodes to Cologne when it encountered the severe air disturbance near Sarajevo.

According to reports, the Eurowings plane experienced intense turbulence and vortex currents, which aviation officials believe may have been caused by the wake of an Emirates aircraft that had previously flown through the same airspace. During the most turbulent phase of the incident, a member of the cabin crew was reportedly thrown against the cabin ceiling.

Upon landing in Cologne, the injured passengers and crew members received immediate medical attention. They were initially treated on board the aircraft before being transported to a hospital for further examination and care. The Bosnian Civil Aviation Agency (BHANSA) stated that the circumstances surrounding the event are currently under official data collection and analysis.

"In this phase, it is not possible to reasonably draw conclusions about the causes or any responsibility of anyone," BHANSA said in a statement. The agency confirmed that standard procedures for investigating air accidents and serious incidents have been activated in accordance with national and international regulations. BHANSA emphasized that launching an investigation is a routine process in such situations and does not imply that any party involved has been found at fault. Relevant authorities will conduct all necessary activities to establish the facts of the incident.

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The circumstances of the event are the subject of official data collection and analysis and in this phase it is not possible to reasonably draw conclusions about the causes or any responsibility of anyone.