A United Airlines Boeing 787 was forced to make an emergency landing Friday night after “severe” turbulence injured 22 passengers, according to multiple reports.
Flight 85 was en route from Tel Aviv to Newark, New Jersey, when it was diverted to New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County, New York, around 6:45 p.m. due to strong wind turbulence. Photos posted by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on Instagram showed multiple emergency vehicles lined up near the plane, which was met by New Windsor paramedics upon arrival at the airport. (Related: Boeing CEO takes home tens of millions of dollars despite failing to resolve critical safety issues)
New Windsor paramedics said 25 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics responded to the incident and “evaluated and treated multiple patients for mild symptoms,” according to an Instagram post. ” he said.
New Windsor officials said six of the 319 passengers were taken to local hospitals, but additional report It claims seven people were hospitalized and 15 were treated at the scene. Several passengers on the flight reportedly complained of nausea, and some also said they had chest pains. according to News 12 to Westchester.
No serious injuries were reported, but New Windsor EMT Michael Bigg told media the plane landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport and completed its journey.
“United Airlines Flight 85 landed safely at New York Stewart International Airport on Friday, March 29, at approximately 6:45 p.m. local time after the flight crew reported a medical emergency for a passenger. The Boeing 787 arrived at Tel Aviv. The aircraft was headed to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The FAA will investigate. Please contact the airline for additional information,” the Federal Aviation Administration said, according to News 12 Westchester.
