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Delta Flight From Quito Encounters Moderate Turbulence, Injuring Three Flight Attendants

The crew injuries underscore renewed scrutiny of turbulence risks following recent high‑injury flights.

Overview

  • Delta Flight 632, a Boeing 767 with 206 passengers and seven crew, was traveling from Quito, Ecuador, to Atlanta on Sept. 14–15.
  • Delta says the plane hit moderate turbulence en route; three flight attendants reported minor injuries, continued working, and were evaluated after landing in Atlanta, with no passenger injuries reported.
  • Officials have not released details on the timing of the turbulence or whether the seatbelt sign was illuminated.
  • FlightAware data show the flight departed Quito at 11:15 p.m. on Sept. 14 with a scheduled arrival of 5:20 a.m. on Sept. 15 at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
  • The episode follows a July 30 Delta flight that experienced severe turbulence detailed in an NTSB report, as experts note turbulence is becoming more frequent and intense.