Four flight attendants were injured by unexpected turbulence on an American Airlines flight from Tampa to Charlotte, the airline stated. The Airbus A321 carrying 154 passengers and six crew members made a safe landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Thursday, the day of the incident, according to WRAL.
After the landing, the four injured crew members were taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, while thankfully no injuries were reported among the passengers on the flight; American Airlines flight 2905 from Tampa encountered what was described as "unexpected turbulence," which is not an uncommon occurrence although can often cause injuries if severe enough and the plane landed safely afterwards according to reports by WBTV.
A representative for American Airlines thanked the staff for their professionalism and the passengers for their patience during the uncomfortable situation. According to information received by WSOC-TV, MEDIC evaluated three flight attendants and found that their injuries were minimal. The airline did not disclose any additional information regarding the condition of the attendants or the precise type of turbulence faced.
The airline industry faces challenges due to the unpredictable nature of air travel, highlighting the potential for sudden dangers even during routine flights. American Airlines acknowledged the ordeal faced by those on Flight 2905 in a statement saying "We thank our crew members for their professionalism and our customers for their understanding," the origin of which can be traced back to the WBTV report, emphasizing that the safe landing was a testament to the crew's ability to manage unexpected challenges in-flight.
