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Ryanair flight forced to make emergency landing in UK after 'turbulence injuries'
The Ryanair flight carrying 162 passengers declared an emergency over French airspace after severe turbulence caused multiple injuries during cabin service.
- On December 28, the Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX departed Birmingham Airport around 2.50pm, issued squawk 7700 over Brittany at 35,000ft, and landed back about one hour and 32 minutes later.
- Severe turbulence during cabin service threw passengers around the cabin, injuring several on flight FR1121, with witnesses reporting a 45° twist and drop and a woman hit by a serving trolley.
- There were 162 passengers on board, the aircraft reversed course and descended to FL100, and it was held on a remote stand at Birmingham Airport for paramedics to assist.
- The extent of injuries is currently unclear; Ryanair told the Daily Star, "FR1121 from Birmingham to Tenerife on 28th December returned to Birmingham Airport shortly after take-off due to air turbulence," while other outlets report no official statement.
- Following a December 4 diversion by United Airlines, this incident adds to similar in-flight emergencies, with a passenger quoting a pilot warning of turbulence '7 miles ahead'.
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A Ryanair holiday flight from Birmingham to Tenerife encountered severe turbulence, causing several passengers to suffer injuries and the plane was forced to return to its original airport shortly after takeoff. Emergency services responded to the landing, with some passengers requiring medical attention.
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