Seven Injured By Turbulence On Honolulu-Sydney A330 Flight

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Key Takeaways:

  • Seven people were injured due to unexpected turbulence on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney.
  • The turbulence occurred five hours into the 11-hour flight on an Airbus A330.
  • Four injured individuals (one passenger, three flight attendants) received further medical attention after landing in Sydney.
  • The FAA is currently investigating the incident.
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CNN reported yesterday (July 3) that seven people om a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured by turbulence. The airline confirmed the Airbus A330 encountered dangerous turbulence five hours into an 11-hour flight from Honolulu to Sydney, Australia.

After arrival, four of the injured, including one passenger and three flight attendants, were taken for further evaluation. The remaining three were assessed by medical personnel after the flight landed and released. The flight landed in Sydney without incident on Friday at 7:47 p.m. local time. 

The airline said in a statement, “Our immediate priority is to continue to care for our passengers and crew affected by this turbulence event, and we thank Sydney Airport first responders for their swift assistance.”

The FAA is investigating the incident.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
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