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Five Hospitalized After Sudden Turbulence Strikes American Airlines Flight 1286

Airlines and regulators are investigating the episode to address a rise in in-flight turbulence potentially driven by climate change.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: American Airlines planes on the tarmac at the Miami International Airport on February 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. The carrier announced that it is adding two new routes from LGA servicing two cities in South Carolina: Charleston and Myrtle Beach. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight from Los Angeles approaches for landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, U.S. March 13, 2019.
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Overview

  • American Airlines Flight 1286, an Airbus A321 en route from Miami to Raleigh-Durham, encountered unexpected turbulence on June 23 just after cabin service began.
  • Three flight attendants and two passengers were taken to Wake County and Durham hospitals for evaluation and have since been released.
  • Passengers described severe trauma, including a broken arm, burns from hot liquid and an unconscious man, all under an active seat belt sign.
  • The FAA confirmed the aircraft landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and has opened a formal investigation into the incident.
  • Federal data show 23 serious turbulence injuries in 2024 as carriers bolster safety measures in response to more volatile flight conditions.