Delta Flight Horror: Emergency Landing After Severe Turbulence Injures Dozens

Numerous passengers were hurt when a Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis.

The terrifying event on Wednesday night raised questions about the safety of flights in inclement weather.

At approximately 4:35 p.m. local time (5:35 p.m. CDT), Delta Flight 56, an Airbus A330-900 carrying 275 passengers and 13 crew members, departed Salt Lake City International Airport for Amsterdam.

The jet experienced severe turbulence around two hours into the voyage, which caused mayhem within the cabin.

Some passengers who weren’t wearing seatbelts were thrown out of their seats by a rapid jolt, according to the passengers’ descriptions.

They fell into aisles or struck overhead bins.

Trays, laptops, and bags flew everywhere, and when the crew attempted to assist, several customers yelled.

At around 7:45 p.m. CDT, the pilots made a safe landing at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) after swiftly diverting.

Paramedics and firefighters were prepared to help.

Everyone on board was examined by emergency personnel.

Twenty-five passengers were transported to hospitals for scratches, bruises, and potentially broken bones or brain trauma, according to CBS News.

At the time, no one was seriously hurt, and out of consideration for its customers, Delta kept the specifics of injuries confidential.

At the airport, other travelers were inspected, and a few had little care.

For people who didn’t require hospitals, Delta offered assistance and hotel rooms.

Delta emphasized that safety is their first priority and praised the emergency personnel.

“We appreciate the assistance of the responders,” a Delta representative stated.

“Passengers’ needs are being met by our Delta Care Team.”

The airline is conducting an investigation in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Additionally, Delta is providing assistance with new flights to Amsterdam, travel vouchers, and compensation.

According to experts, the turbulence on Thursday may have been clear-air turbulence (CAT), which is difficult to identify using weather instruments.

The plane was flying high up, close to swift air currents, when it frequently occurs.

On X, passengers told their stories.

One user wrote, “I was on Flight 56,” @TravelMom123.

It was horrible.
People were shouting, and objects were flying everywhere.

I’m shaken, but I’m happy we made it to shore.

Another user, @SkyHighFlyer, commented, “The Delta crew remained composed and managed to safely bring us down.”

They performed admirably.

Injured travelers’ families are traveling to Minneapolis to provide assistance.

Hennepin County Medical Center and other nearby hospitals are treating patients and claim to have adequate resources.

Discussions concerning turbulence injuries on aircraft have been triggered by this incidence.

According to a 2023 NTSB assessment, turbulence is responsible for more than one-third of aviation incidents in the United States, resulting in over 1,000 injuries annually.

Climate change may exacerbate turbulence by altering air currents, according to some researchers.

Safety experts seek improved turbulence prediction technologies and regulations like always wearing seatbelts.

According to flight safety expert Dr. Sarah Mitchell, “this shows turbulence can hit suddenly.”

“Regulators and airlines must improve detection and remind passengers to wear seatbelts.”

In around two weeks, the NTSB will publish a study that examines the flight path, weather, and other variables.

They will look for pilot conversations and flight data in the aircraft’s black box.

In addition to providing counseling to passengers who were upset by the incident, Delta has grounded the Airbus A330-900 for inspection.

Helping the injured and getting others to their destinations are now the main priorities.

“I’m just happy to be safe,” one traveler said to local news.

Although it was terrifying, we are all right.

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