Today: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 year

Passengers on a flight to Hawaii were injured due to turbulence.

Passengers on a flight to Hawaii were injured due to turbulence.

Thirty-six people were injured when their plane hit turbulence en route to Hawaii.

Twenty patients, including children from 14 months old, were hospitalized, the condition of 11 doctors is assessed as serious.


It is noted that they were diagnosed with head injuries, loss of consciousness, bruises and cuts.


The Airbus A330, carrying 278 passengers and ten crew members, hit turbulence about half an hour before landing in Honolulu.

Representatives of Hawaiian Airlines did not specify whether the victims were wearing seat belts at the time of the incident.