An air traffic controller violated Federal Aviation Administration procedures by failing to pass along a turbulence warning to a flight approaching Newark Liberty International Airport, which contributed to severe injuries to three flight attendants, a final report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board found.
The incident involved United Airlines Flight 1890, a Boeing 777 descending from Los Angeles to Newark on February 10, 2024. The aircraft encountered sudden and violent turbulence during its approach. The unexpected jolt was so severe that flight attendants were thrown about the cabin, suffering broken bones and a serious head injury, according to investigators.
