Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 20, 2026 at 02:26 AM

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A Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Sydney experienced turbulence upon landing at Sydney Airport on Friday morning, injuring several people. Delta Flight 41, an Airbus A350 carrying 245 passengers and 15 crew members, encountered "brief turbulence" at approximately 6:48 am local time. Four flight attendants were injured, and paramedics assessed five patients, transporting three to the hospital with minor injuries like back pain and headaches. While turbulence is not uncommon, experts suggest climate change may increase the frequency and intensity of severe turbulence in the future due to shifting atmospheric conditions. The plane landed safely despite the incident.

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Tiffany Wertheimer 30% Delta Flight 41 40% Airbus A350 ×250% New South Wales Ambulance Service ×250% Los Angeles 60% Sydney Airport ×270% Sydney ×280% Delta Airlines ×290%

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Sydney

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