Overview

• Delta’s Airbus A330neo encountered extreme turbulence under adverse weather less than an hour into its Salt Lake City to Amsterdam flight, prompting an immediate diversion to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.
• Twenty-five passengers and crew members were taken to local hospitals for evaluation after sustaining injuries of unspecified severity during the turbulence.
• Flightradar24 data revealed abrupt altitude shifts from 37,000 to 38,000 feet before a drop to 36,225 feet and subsequent stabilization.
• Medical teams met the aircraft on arrival and Delta arranged accommodations and replacement flights for affected travelers.
• This unscheduled landing follows a July 10 engine-related diversion, highlighting the airline’s recent challenges in managing mechanical and meteorological emergencies.