United Flight Diverted to Memphis After Severe Turbulence, One Passenger Hospitalized

After experiencing severe turbulence during a United flight, a passenger was hospitalized. The Boeing 737-900, United flight 1196, took off from Cancun, bound for Chicago, but had to divert to Memphis. The turbulence occurred over Louisiana while the seatbelt sign was on. The plane landed safely in Memphis at 2:50 p.m. local time. One passenger was taken to the hospital, while six others declined treatment. The Memphis Fire Department reported the injured passenger was in non-critical condition. United Airlines commended the crew's efforts to ensure the safety of everyone on board and expected the flight to continue to Chicago shortly. The FAA announced an investigation into the incident.

Flight Details

United flight 1196, a Boeing 737-900, departed from Cancun and was headed for Chicago. However, due to severe turbulence experienced during the flight, it had to divert to Memphis.

The turbulence occurred while the seatbelt sign was on, particularly over Louisiana. Although the plane landed safely in Memphis, one passenger required hospitalization while six others declined treatment.

United Airlines commended the crew's efforts and expected the flight to continue to Chicago shortly. The FAA announced an investigation into the incident.