Air Europa Flight Emergency Landing After Severe Turbulence: Dozens Injured

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Air Europa, flying from Madrid to Montevideo, made an emergency landing in Brazil after encountering severe turbulence over the Atlantic near the Brazilian coast. The incident occurred on Flight UX045, prompting the aircraft to divert to Natal Airport in north-eastern Brazil instead of continuing to its destination in Uruguay.

The airline confirmed that the turbulence caused injuries among passengers, with approximately 30 individuals requiring medical attention. Local authorities and airport officials deployed a fleet of ambulances to meet the aircraft upon landing. Reports from Brazilian medical teams indicated that some passengers suffered cranial fractures and facial cuts, with 10 of them needing hospitalization.

This incident occurred weeks after a Singapore Airlines flight experienced severe turbulence over Myanmar, resulting in numerous injuries and the tragic death of a British passenger. While severe turbulence incidents are rare, recent studies have suggested a potential increase in risk due to climate change.

Air Europa expressed its commitment to assisting affected passengers and ensuring their well-being following the mid-air emergency.

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