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FAA Opens Probe After Delta Flight Diverts Due to Severe Turbulence

It follows clear-air turbulence at 37,000 feet that forced an emergency landing in Minneapolis with 25 passengers hospitalized.

El vuelo de Delta en medio de la tormenta
Así quedó la cabina del avión por la turbulencia
Los pasajeros del vuelo de Delta que sufrió turbulencias relatan el temor del momento
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Overview

  • Delta Flight DL56 encountered unexpected clear-air turbulence over Wyoming about 45 minutes after departing Salt Lake City en route to Amsterdam.
  • The Airbus A330-900 was diverted to MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport where airport firefighters and paramedics met the aircraft on arrival.
  • Twenty-five passengers were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment, and no fatalities have been reported.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a formal investigation to determine the causes of the incident and assess safety protocols.
  • Delta Air Lines is overseeing medical care for the injured and rebooking other travelers, reiterating that passenger safety remains its top priority.