AUSTIN, TX – A SkyWest flight en route from Aspen to Houston made an unplanned landing in Austin after severe turbulence turned the cabin into a scene of chaos. Oxygen masks dropped from above as the aircraft, carrying 39 passengers, was violently shaken, leaving some travelers injured and others stunned.
During the turbulent episode, passengers were thrown about, with one man reportedly hitting the ceiling multiple times. “It was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced,” said one passenger. The pilots urgently radioed ahead for medical assistance, mentioning the need for a stretcher and noting that there was bleeding on board.
Upon landing, medical teams swiftly attended to two passengers who were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Inside the cabin, the aftermath was evident: personal items were scattered across the aisles, and a laminated menu was lodged in the ceiling.
The turbulence incident added to an already challenging Labor Day travel weekend. Airports across the country were bustling with travelers, and a system failure at Newark airport had further complicated air traffic, prompting an FAA investigation into the cause of the radio malfunction in one of the nation’s busiest airspaces.
SkyWest, operating the flight in partnership with United, confirmed the safe landing and assured that they were assisting affected passengers. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of air travel, especially during peak holiday periods.
As millions of Americans took to the skies, the roads were also seeing increased traffic. Despite the challenges, there was some relief for drivers, with gas prices dropping to $3.20, down from $3.36 the previous year, encouraging more people to travel by car.
Travel experts continue to advise early arrival at airports and flexible travel plans to accommodate the surge in holiday traffic. The combination of more travelers and lower fuel costs highlights the ongoing trend of record-breaking travel numbers during holiday weekends.
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Author: John Nightbridge
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