Several people have been injured after a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Sydney was hit by turbulence on Friday morning. Delta Flight 41 'encountered brief turbulence' as it landed at Sydney Airport, an airline spokesperson confirmed. Four flight attendants were injured, while New South Wales Ambulance Service assessed five patients. Three of these passengers, aged between 30 and 70, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, including back pain and headaches. There were 245 passengers and 15 crew members aboard the Airbus A350, which landed safely at 06:48 local time. The incident highlights the increasing frequency of turbulence incidents attributed to climate change.
Turbulence Strikes Delta Flight: Several Injured on Final Descent to Sydney
Turbulence Strikes Delta Flight: Several Injured on Final Descent to Sydney
A Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Sydney encountered turbulence, injuring several passengers and crew during its landing.
Delta Flight 41 experienced brief turbulence while landing at Sydney Airport, injuring four flight attendants and three passengers who were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident underscores rising turbulence incidents attributed to climate change, with officials noting increased occurrence of severe turbulence on flights globally.
