United 777 Plunges 3,600 Feet in One Minute During LAX Approach, Injuring Four Crew
A United Airlines Boeing 777 experienced severe turbulence during its descent to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night, injuring four flight attendants. The aircraft, Flight 1157, departed Honolulu and landed safely at 9:44 p.m. after dropping approximately 3,675 feet in one minute. One crew member was hospitalized, while no passengers were injured. The plane remained on the tarmac for 30 minutes for medical attention.