Delta Flight Hit by Turbulence, Dozens Hospitalized After Emergency Landing
So, here’s what happened—it was a pretty intense situation on a Delta Air Lines flight earlier this week. Flight DL56, which was on its way from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam, had to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after running into some very serious turbulence. And when I say serious, I mean 25 people had to be taken to the hospital right after the plane landed.
Now, the aircraft involved was an Airbus A330-900neo, a pretty large and modern jet. There were 275 passengers and 13 crew members on board. Everything seemed fine at first, but about 40 minutes into the flight, things got rough. According to flight tracking data, the plane suddenly climbed over 1,000 feet in under 30 seconds—and then dropped about 1,350 feet just as quickly. That’s a huge shift in altitude in a very short time, and that’s what caused the turbulence.
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As a result, a lot of people on board were thrown around—especially anyone not wearing a seatbelt. And while the plane was still airworthy, the injuries were serious enough that the flight crew decided to divert. The flight was rerouted to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and landed safely around 7:25 p.m. local time.
Emergency responders, including paramedics and the airport’s fire department, were already waiting at the gate. Passengers and crew were assessed immediately after landing, and 25 people were then taken to local hospitals for further evaluation and care. The good news is, it seems most of the injuries were non-life-threatening, but still serious enough to warrant medical attention.
Delta issued a statement saying they’re working closely with those affected to support their needs, and they also expressed gratitude to the emergency teams who assisted on the ground. The Federal Aviation Administration has been contacted as well, and an investigation is expected.
Just for some perspective—turbulence is a common part of flying, but extreme turbulence like this is relatively rare. Still, it’s becoming more frequent, partly due to changes in global weather patterns. Experts say that wearing your seatbelt at all times while seated can really make a difference in situations like this.
So, if you're flying anytime soon, that seatbelt sign? It's not just a suggestion.
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