Severe turbulence forces Mexico to Chicago flight to make an emergency landing in Memphis.
The Boeing 737 encountered rough weather mid-flight on Wednesday, resulting in the emergency landing. One passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment.
"United Flight 1196 diverted to Memphis... after encountering a brief period of severe turbulence while the seatbelt sign was on... Paramedics met the aircraft at the gate and transported one passenger to the hospital," United Airlines said in a statement.
This incident follows a similar case in May, where a Singapore Airlines flight experienced severe turbulence, causing one fatality and injuring 71 passengers. The plane dropped 54 meters in altitude within seconds and was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok.
While injuries from turbulence remain rare, experts warn that the phenomenon may become more frequent and severe due to the global climate crisis and changing weather patterns. A University of Reading study found that instances of severe turbulence have increased by 55% over the past four decades, coinciding with the rise of more extreme weather events.
This incident follows a similar case in May, where a Singapore Airlines flight experienced severe turbulence, causing one fatality and injuring 71 passengers. The plane dropped 54 meters in altitude within seconds and was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok.
While injuries from turbulence remain rare, experts warn that the phenomenon may become more frequent and severe due to the global climate crisis and changing weather patterns. A University of Reading study found that instances of severe turbulence have increased by 55% over the past four decades, coinciding with the rise of more extreme weather events.