Arizona Passengers Injured After Crashing into Hawaiian Airlines' Airbus A330 Ceiling Following a Turbulence
An Airbus A330 Hawaiian Airlines flight from Arizona experienced extreme turbulence, injuring at least 36 passengers. Some were seriously injured.
The Daily Mail reported that
Sunday's Phoenix-Honolulu flight passengers, including toddlers and a 14-month-old baby, were violently ejected from their seats.
Those on board Flight 35, including passengers and airline staff, suffered a wide range of injuries after colliding with the aircraft's ceiling.
One passenger reportedly broke their neck due to the intense turbulence, while several others were knocked unconscious.
Hawaiian Airlines Landed Safely, Greeted by Firefighters, Paramedics
A wide variety of injuries, from severe head trauma to scrapes, bruises, and loss of consciousness, were treated by paramedics and emergency medical personnel to patients.
The 10:50 a.m. arrival of Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35 from Phoenix, Arizona, was reported as a "safe landing."
Per Hawaii News Now, 278 people and ten crew members were aboard the Airbus A330.
"The airline is supporting all affected passengers and employees," an airline spokesperson said.
Gate 10A was prepared for the "mass casualty emergency" shortly before the plane arrived, with hundreds of firefighters, paramedics, and the state Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Team there.
Twenty people were taken to the hospital for treatment of their wounds.
Dr. Jim Ireland, director of emergency medical services in Honolulu, said 11 patients were in critical condition, and nine were stable.
After additional evaluation, Ireland added that some patients were not significantly harmed.
According to the National Weather Service, the strong turbulence occurred at an altitude of roughly 36,000 feet.
NWS meteorologist Genki Kino speculated that the strong turbulence was caused by the flight passing through a thunderstorm.
"During that time, there were scattered thunderstorms everywhere," said Kino.
Kaylee Reyes, a passenger, reported that the plane was around 30 minutes from landing when it encountered strong turbulence.
The incident occurred before her mother could fasten her seatbelt after she sat down.
"She flew up and hit the ceiling," Reyes stated.
Hawaiian Airlines Supports the Affected Passengers of Airbus A330
According to a statement sent by Hawaiian Airlines, they are "supporting all affected passengers & employees" and keeping an eye on developments.
Several passengers and crewmembers received medical attention at the airport for minor injuries.
According to a tweet from Hawaiian Airlines, others were quickly transferred to area hospitals for additional care.
There was a "mass casualty emergency" at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Sunday morning, prompting a response from the emergency medical services and American Medical Response, the statement read.
According to CNN, the US FAA received a complaint of turbulence from Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35, an Airbus 330, from Arizona at 10:35 a.m. Hawaiian Standard Time.
Meanwhile, FAA has stated that it is investigating the incident.
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Written by: Bert Hoover
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