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Four flight attendants injured during turbulence on United flight to LAX

A United flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles experienced turbulence during descent, injuring four flight attendants.

Oct 22, 2026, 6:55 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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A United Airlines flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles encountered turbulence during its descent on Wednesday night, resulting in injuries to four flight attendants, CBS News Los Angeles reported.

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 777 operating as United flight 1157. Following the turbulence, the plane landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Medical personnel attended to the four injured flight attendants after landing, with at least one requiring hospital treatment for further care, according to United Airlines.

Sources
  1. CBS News Los Angeles: Flight attendants injured during turbulence on United flight headed to LAX
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