A serious disturbance on a Houston-bound United Airlines flight left five people injured and required to be hospitalized, officials said. United Airlines Flight 128 from Rio de Janeiro landed at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport around 5:30 a.m. Monday, airport public information officer Augusto Bernal told CNN.
“The flight experienced severe turbulence, resulting in five passengers being taken to the hospital upon landing in Houston,” Bernal said.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the airlines said: “United Flight 128 encountered unexpected disturbances en route to Houston. Upon arrival, two passengers and three crew members were received by medical personnel and recovered with minor injuries.” Was taken to a local hospital.”
“We are grateful to our crew for their efforts in ensuring the safety of our employees and customers.”
Monday’s incident comes a day after a serious malfunction on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Honolulu left 36 people injured.