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Turbulence Sends 11 People to the Hospital

Eleven people were hospitalized after EVA Air flight BR56 from Taipei to Chicago hit severe turbulence over Japan.

According to The Aviation Herald,

“was enroute at FL310 about 180nm eastsoutheast of Fukuoka (Japan) when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing altitude deviations of +375 and -550 feet, the speed over ground varied between 600 and 568 knots. The aircraft stabilized at FL310 and continued to Chicago for a safe landing about 11 hours later.”

An airline passenger with medical qualification took care of the injured before the flight landed. All passengers onboard received $435 in “consolation money” for any inconvenience caused by the event.

 

To read more on this story, go to The Aviation Herald.

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