Extreme turbulence' injures 22 - United Airlines makes emergency landing

UNITED BOEING 787-9 N29978 (MSN 66137)

A United Airlines flight travelling from Tel Aviv (TLV/LLBG) to New York (EWR/KEWR) was forced to make an emergency landing at Stewart International Airport (SWF/KSWF) after 'extreme turbulence' injured passengers on board.

There were 312 passengers on board the Boeing 787 - seven of which were taken to hospital with minor / severe injuries. Another 15 of the passengers were treated on site for injuries sustained during the flight.

Sources have reported that 'high winds' were the cause of extreme turbulence that prompted the emergency landing. Passengers on board reportedly complained of nausea and some said they had chest pains due to the turbulence.

An FAA statement said, 'United Airlines Flight 85 landed safely at New York Stewart International Airport around 6:45 p.m. local time on Friday, the 29th of March, after the crew reported a passenger medical emergency.

The flight refueled and continued to Newark later that night.

Aircraft Information:

Airline: United Airlines

Code: UA/UAL

Aircraft: Boeing 787-10

Registration: N14016

Serial Number: 66985

Engine: 2 x RR Trent 1000

First Flew: 4th April 2022

Age: 2 Years.