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Delta Flight 56 Diverts to Minneapolis After Severe Turbulence Injures 25 Passengers

Emergency crews treated injured travelers at the gate with Delta’s Care Team organizing follow-up medical assessments

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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in April. Photo: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Overview

  • Delta Air Lines Flight 56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encountered severe in-flight turbulence and was rerouted to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
  • The Airbus A330-900, carrying 275 passengers and 13 crew members, landed safely at 7:45 p.m. on July 30, 2025.
  • Twenty-five passengers required hospitalization and were transported to local medical facilities for evaluation and care.
  • MSP Airport Fire Department personnel and paramedics met the flight to provide immediate medical attention at the gate.
  • Delta has emphasized safety as its top priority and deployed its Care Team to support affected customers while injury assessments continue.