United Airlines plane heading from Israel makes an emergency landing in New York
A United Airlines plane heading from Israel has made an emergency landing in New York after experiencing severe turbulence, forcing several passengers to seek medical attention.
According to United Airlines, the plane, which had been in the air for more than 10 hours from Tel Aviv to New Jersey, landed at New York's Stewart International Airport due to strong winds that caused restlessness on board, USA TODAY reports.
"United Airlines Flight 85 landed safely at New York's Stewart International Airport at about 6:45 p.m. local time on Friday, March 29, after the crew reported a medical emergency," the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. "The Boeing 787 took off from Tel Aviv and was en route to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey."
While there are several reports that between seven and 22 people were removed from the United Airlines flight due to injuries, the airline has not confirmed the exact number of people who required medical attention.
As TravelWise reported, a United Airlines plane was found to be missing a panel after landing.
