‘Significant’ turbulence on Delta flight injures 25
More than two dozen people were hospitalized on Wednesday, July 30, after a Delta flight headed to Europe had to make an emergency landing. Officials said the flight experienced significant turbulence that forced crews to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis.
25 passengers and crew injured
Delta Flight 56 was en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam. It diverted to Minneapolis and landed safely just after 7:30 p.m. local time. There were 275 passengers and 31 crew members on board.
When the Airbus A330 jet landed, local paramedics met the plane to evaluate passengers. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport Fire Department took 25 passengers and crew to area hospitals for further evaluation and care.
Delta did not release additional details regarding injuries.
‘Significant’ turbulence
The turbulence issue occurred approximately 40 minutes after takeoff. Flight tracking data shows the aircraft climbed more than a thousand feet in 30 seconds. It dropped more than 1,300 feet in the next 30 seconds, causing injuries. The flight then re-routed to Minneapolis for an emergency landing.
Delta statement
“We are grateful for the support of all emergency responders involved,” Delta said in a statement following the incident. “Safety is our no. 1 value at Delta, and our Delta Care team is working directly with customers to support their immediate needs.”
Ella Rae Greene, Editor In Chief
