Seven Passengers Hospitalized After Turbulent Lufthansa Flight [Video]

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

• Lufthansa Airlines flight 469, traveling from Austin, Texas to Frankfurt, Germany, was forced to divert to Dulles Airport due to severe turbulence.
• At least 7 people were hospitalized after the incident.
• The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident.

A Lufthansa Airlines flight 469, flying from Austin, Texas to Frankfurt, Germany, was forced to make an unexpected landing at Dulles Airport after experiencing significant turbulence. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority reported that the flight landed safely, but at least seven passengers were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.

The incident occurred over Tennessee, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the matter.

According to the FAA statement, “Lufthansa Flight 469 diverted to Dulles International Airport and landed without incident around 9:10 p.m. local time after the crew reported encountering severe turbulence at 37,000 feet altitude over Tennessee.”

The Airbus A330, carrying 250 passengers and 12 crew members, experienced the turbulence mid-flight and decided to divert to Dulles Airport for medical attention.

A spokesperson for Lufthansa Airlines expressed regret for the incident and stated that the airline was working to provide assistance to the affected passengers. The airline also confirmed that the aircraft was inspected after the incident and cleared for operation.

The FAA will investigate the cause of the turbulence to determine if any safety measures need to be put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Source: wjla.com