A United Airlines regional flight, operating as United Express, had to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, after hitting severe turbulence that injured five passengers. The Bombardier CRJ-200 was en route from Missouri to Texas when the turbulence occurred, forcing the plane to land at Waco Regional Airport. Medical personnel evaluated the passengers, and five were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. SkyWest Airlines and United are ensuring that all customers receive the care they need and have dispatched another aircraft to take them to Houston. The incident involved 29 passengers and three crew members. The Waco Fire Department responded to the scene with five units and 13 personnel. A replacement flight took off from Waco to Houston a few hours after the emergency landing. This incident adds to a series of recent aviation events, including a FedEx cargo plane striking a bird during takeoff, prompting an emergency landing, Delta Air Lines flight reporting possible smoke, and an American Airlines flight being diverted due to a bomb threat. These incidents highlight the unpredictable nature of air travel and the importance of crew and emergency responders in handling unexpected situations.
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