Severe turbulence injures flight attendants on US flight

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Severe turbulence on a United Airlines flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles injured four flight attendants.

United Airlines flight 1157 experienced severe turbulence during its descent from Honolulu to Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. The Boeing 777 landed safely just before 9:30 p.m., and the pilot told air traffic controllers they had been hit by approximately five seconds of turbulence and requested medical assistance at the gate.

Four flight attendants required medical attention as a result of the turbulence. One of the four was taken to hospital for further treatment. No passengers were reported injured despite the flight carrying 190 passengers and 10 crew members in total.

Severe turbulence injures flight attendants on US flight — Image: WSAW

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Severe turbulence injures several flight attendants on flight heading to Los AngelesSeveral flight attendants needed medical attention after a reported rough flight from Honolulu.WSAW · 22 Oct, 21:17
Severe turbulence injures several flight attendants on flight heading to Los AngelesSeveral flight attendants needed medical attention after a reported rough flight from Honolulu.WBAY · 22 Oct, 21:17

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