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The SkyWest flight 5690, which had 29 passengers and three crew members on board, took off from Springfield, Missouri. However, the plane faced difficulties and was diverted to Waco Regional Airport around 6:30 pm.
Five passengers aboard a Houston-bound United Passengers flight sustained injuries when the plane encountered severe turbulence (Photo: Reuters)
UPDATED: Mar 3, 2025 16:24 IST
At least five passengers aboard a Houston-bound United Passengers flight sustained injuries on Sunday when the plane encountered severe turbulence following which it made an emergency landing.
The SkyWest flight 5690, which had 29 passengers and three crew members on board, took off from Springfield, Missouri. However, the plane faced difficulties and was diverted to Waco Regional Airport around 6:30 pm, according to Ryan Dirker, coordinator of the McLennan County Office of Emergency Management.
After landing, medical personnel greeted the passengers and conducted evaluations. The injured were taken to the hospital, though a spokesperson from the Waco Fire Department confirmed that the injuries were not life-threatening.
According to SkyWest Airlines, the flight landed safely after the turbulence. “SkyWest and United are making sure the injured customers get the care they need and are working to line up new transportation options for everyone on this flight,” the airlines told KXXV.com.
In a separate incident, two additional flights operated by American Airlines, both en route to Dallas Fort Worth Airport, were diverted to Waco airport due to turbulent weather conditions, according to interim airport director of aviation Michael Reisman.
Published By:
Aashish Vashistha
Published On:
Mar 3, 2025
