Summary Unexpected turbulence injured 4 crew members on American Airlines Flight 2905, but all passengers were unharmed. Clear air turbulence can't be detected by weather radar, making it difficult to avoid. Airlines are implementing strategies to reduce turbulence-related injuries, as incidents seem to be increasing due to climate change.
American Airlines Flight 2905 on June 8th was eventful but for the wrong reasons. Unexpected turbulence injured four cabin crew members, but no other injuries were reported. Clear air turbulence American Airlines Flight 2905 is a nonstop flight using an Airbus A321 twinjet from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT).
According to local news outlet WBTV , the jet experienced unexpected turbulence along the aircraft's 547-mile flight path, resulting in all four crew members sustaining injuries. The severity of the injuries is unknown at this point. However, after the aircraft landed safely at its destination airport, the crewmembers were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Simple Flying has contacted American Airlines for a comment on the crewmembers' condition. There were 154 passengers and six crew onboard, and no other injuries were reported. The two remaining crew members are assumed to be the flight crew, who are always strapped in while at their station.
American Airlines released the following statement: "American Airlines flight 2905 with service from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte (CL.