#American #plane diverted to #Tokyo after being hit by turbulence, several hurt

#American #plane diverted to #Tokyo after being hit by turbulence, several hurt#Fort #Worth, #Texas: A plane of American #Airlines had been diverted to Tokyo after it had encounter with severe air turbulence shortly after taking off from #Seoul, #South #Korea. It landed at #Narita #International #Airport in Tokyo after 14 people asked for medical attention.

The airline says four passengers and a crew member needed hospital treatment, but none of those injuries are life-threatening.

#Fort #Worth, #Texas based carrier had issued an official statement in which it said that American Flight 280 was headed for #Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday when the #Boeing 777-200 met with turbulence.

Passengers and crew members were evaluated and treated in Japan after the landing.

Airlines said that there were 240 passengers on board and 15 crew members.

Bureau Report

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