News: Turbulence injures passengers on American Airlines flight

An American Airlines plane en route from Seoul,
South Korea to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas diverted to Narita,
Japan, Tuesday after several passengers and crew were
injured by turbulence during the flight.

American Flight 280 departed Incheon International Airport
near Seoul in route to Dallas-Fort Worth when an intense
winter storm shook the cabin and caused injuries that forced
the aircraft to divert.
Medical personnel have been able to evaluate the 14
passengers and crew members who asked for medical
attention, said American spokeswoman Andrea Huguely in
statement.
"Four passengers and one crew member have been
transported to local hospitals for further observation and
treatment," she wrote. None of the injuries were life
threatening.
The flight will not continue on to Dallas-Fort Worth on
Tuesday, Huguely said.
"Passengers have been transported to hotels and will
continue their travel to DFW tomorrow (Wednesday)," she
wrote. "Our team in Tokyo will continue to provide all
necessary support to take care of our passengers and
crew."
American Airlines said the plane is a Boeing 777 carrying
240 passengers and a crew of 15.
The Weather Channel reports that an intense winter storm is
developing over Japan, with blizzard warnings in northern
and western sections of the country.
"Note there is a very strong storm, similar to a Nor'easter,
just east of Japan which is causing severe turbulence in the
region," said Brandon Miller, Senior Meteorologist for CNN
International.
.
CNN's Shawn Nottingham contributed to this report.
Turbulence injures passengers on
American Airlines flight
By Katia Hetter, CNN
updated 5:29 PM EST, Tue December 16, 2014
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
American Flight 280 was
heading from Seoul to
Dallas/Fort Worth
Turbulence caused injuries
and forced the plane to
divert
The aircraft made an
emergency landing in
Japan
American Airlines #AA280 is diverting to Narita with 15
passengers injured in turbulence.

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