Created Saturday, Jun 26th 2021 18:35Z, last updated Monday, Jun 28th 2021 15:32Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N454WN performing flight
WN-1753 from Chicago Midway,IL to Salt Lake City,UT (USA) with 135 passengers and 5 crew, was in the initial descent towards Salt Lake City about 65nm north of Salt Lake City when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing injuries to three flight attendants and a passenger. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Salt Lake City's runway 34L about 17 minutes later.
The airline confirmed three flight attendants and a passenger received minor injuries when the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence with the fasten seat belt signs illuminated at that time. The four injured were taken to a hospital.
On Jun 28th 2021 the FAA reported the aircraft encountered severe turbulence causing minor injuries to 3 flight attendants and 1 passenger.
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