Delta crew hospitalized as extreme turbulence hits LA-Sydney bound jet upon landing
A number of people, including three cabin crew members and seven passengers on the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney have been injured after encountering severe turbulence this morning. Emergency crews were deployed at tarmac while a violent storm struck Delta Air Lines Flight 328 as it touched down near Sydney Airport in Australia today (Mar 19). The incident has prompted immediate medical attention for all those affected, with emergency services responding swiftly to the scene of impact on Monday evening news reports from multiple sources.
Key Points
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1A Delta Air Lines passenger jet traveling from Los Angeles to Sydney encountered extreme and violent turbulence upon approach.
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2Three cabin crew members have been hospitalised following the incident, with emergency crews waiting on tarmac after landing at Sydney Airport.
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3Reports vary slightly regarding total injuries; some sources state a number of people were injured while others specify seven individuals hurt in addition to three flight attendants rushed for treatment.
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4The event occurred this morning and was described as severe enough that it struck the plane 'approaching' or arriving at Sydney Airport.
Developments
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles hit violent turbulence upon landing at Sydney Airport, causing three cabin crew members and five other people requiring medical treatment to suffer minor non-serious injuries due to being thrown into the air by sudden movement of passengers. Emergency crews were on standby when the plane touched down just after 7 am Friday as alerts for these specific incidents arrived an hour prior.
Seven passengers including three crew members required hospitalization after severe turbulence struck Delta Air Lines' approach to Sydney. Authorities confirmed none of the injuries are serious while an investigation is underway following reports that flight attendants was thrown into air and travelers jolted from their seats before landing at 7:30 am on Friday morning