4 American Airlines Crew Members Injured by Turbulence Mid-Flight

Published on August 13, 2024

Four American Airlines flight attendants sustained injuries on Aug. 8 when an Airbus A321 plane bound for Charlotte was hit by turbulence, the airline said. Flight 2905 departed from Tampa International Airport in Florida and was en route to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina when it encountered “unexpected turbulence.” The plane was carrying 154 passengers and six crew members. Four of its flight attendants were injured during the turbulence and transported to a local hospital for evaluation, the airline said. The aircraft landed safely in Charlotte and none of the passengers reported injuries from the turbulence, according to the airline. The two other crew members were also unharmed....

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