Results for: Passenger Injuries

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident on a United Airlines flight where two passengers were injured after the pilots responded to a midair collision warning. The incident occurred when the aircraft’s Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) triggered an advisory requiring immediate corrective action, leading to an abrupt maneuver. The FAA emphasizes that while the situation was serious, there was no actual loss of safe separation between the aircraft. However, the jolt caused injuries, highlighting the importance of following safety procedures.

A United Airlines flight from Cancun to Chicago experienced severe turbulence, resulting in injuries to passengers and a diversion to Memphis. The incident highlights a concerning rise in turbulence events and prompts airlines and aviation regulators to implement enhanced safety measures.

A tempo traveller carrying approximately 17 passengers plunged into a deep gorge along the Badrinath Highway in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Saturday. State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) personnel and police officers swiftly arrived at the scene to launch a rescue operation. Two individuals with injuries were promptly transported to a nearby hospital, while efforts are underway to rescue the remaining passengers. A video shared by the SDRF on social media captures the aftermath of the accident, and further updates are expected as they become available.

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin made an emergency landing in Ireland on Sunday, May 26, 2024, after encountering severe turbulence over Turkey. The incident, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (QR017), resulted in 12 injuries among passengers and crew. The injured were promptly attended to by emergency services upon the plane’s safe landing. This follows another recent incident involving a Singapore Airlines flight, highlighting the increasing concern over turbulence-related incidents.