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 told the BBC. Four flight attendants were injured, and no passengers were hurt, the airline said.
The New South Wales Ambulance Service stated they assessed five patients in total, and took three to hospital with minor injuries including back pain and headaches. The ages of those affected ranged from their 30s to 70s.
The flight carried 245 passengers and 15 crew members and landed safely at Sydney Airport at 06:48 local time (19:48 GMT on Thursday). Emergency vehicles were ready on the tarmac, following a call received just three minutes before the plane's landing.
This incident is part of a disturbing trend of increasing turbulence frequency as climate change affects atmospheric conditions. Experts warn that air travel could become bumpier due to shifting wind patterns and temperature changes in the upper atmosphere.
Last year, a similar turbulence incident on a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam resulted in 25 injuries and an emergency landing. While severe turbulence incidents remain rare, the number of cases appears to be rising, with estimates indicating around 5,000 occurrences each year globally.}
The New South Wales Ambulance Service stated they assessed five patients in total, and took three to hospital with minor injuries including back pain and headaches. The ages of those affected ranged from their 30s to 70s.
The flight carried 245 passengers and 15 crew members and landed safely at Sydney Airport at 06:48 local time (19:48 GMT on Thursday). Emergency vehicles were ready on the tarmac, following a call received just three minutes before the plane's landing.
This incident is part of a disturbing trend of increasing turbulence frequency as climate change affects atmospheric conditions. Experts warn that air travel could become bumpier due to shifting wind patterns and temperature changes in the upper atmosphere.
Last year, a similar turbulence incident on a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam resulted in 25 injuries and an emergency landing. While severe turbulence incidents remain rare, the number of cases appears to be rising, with estimates indicating around 5,000 occurrences each year globally.}
