Turbulence Sends American Airlines Flight into Chaos, Injuring Passengers

An American Airlines flight from Miami to North Carolina experienced severe turbulence, resulting in injuries and a chaotic scene. Several passengers and crew members were hospitalized after the aircraft suddenly dropped, raising concerns about the incident and the airline’s response.

Sudden Drop Causes Injuries

An American Airlines flight from Miami to Raleigh-Durham International Airport was hit by unexpectedly violent turbulence Sunday night. According to the airline, five people were subsequently hospitalized. Those injured included three flight attendants and two passengers, who were later discharged.

One passenger said the in-flight service had just started when the turbulence began. Person Name stated that the plane dropped suddenly after in-flight service commenced. Another passenger reported that a man lost consciousness during the event.

Another passenger, speaking with local media, described the event as “pure chaos.”

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“It was like being on the top of a roller coaster and going down,”

—Person Name, Passenger

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, turbulence-related incidents have increased. From 2009 to 2023, such events increased by 37%. (FAA Report).

Details of the Flight

A flight attendant had her arm broken, and another was burned by hot water from a cart. Cups, ice, and soda cans flew everywhere. Some individuals by the carts were struck by objects. Passengers expressed frustration that the pilot did not address them for a long time.

Some passengers question the pilot’s decision to fly for over an hour instead of making an immediate emergency landing. Some stated they saw lightning outside the aircraft. They are unsure if turbulence was actually the cause of the sudden drop.