Air Europa Flight 045
 EC-MTI, the aircraft involved in the accident. | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 July 2024 |
| Summary | In-flight turbulence, under investigation |
| Site | Natal, Brazil |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 787 Dreamliner |
| Operator | Air Europa |
| Registration | EC-MTI |
| Flight origin | Madrid, Spain |
| Stopover | Natal, Brazil |
| Destination | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Passengers | 325 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 40 |
| Survivors | All |
On 1 July 2024, an Air Europa Boeing 787-9, operating as Air Europa Flight 045, on a scheduled international passenger flight from Madrid to Montevideo, experienced strong turbulence. The aircraft later diverted to Greater Natal International Airport, Brazil.[1] 40 passengers were injured, with ten hospitalized.[2]
Aircraft
The aircraft was a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered as EC-MTI operated by Air Europa. At the time of the accident, the plane was carrying 345 people.[citation needed]
Accident
While cruising above the Atlantic Ocean at 36,000 ft, the plane was rocked by severe turbulence, which caused passengers to hit the ceiling, as well as a man who was pulled towards the roof. The plane was diverted to Natal, Brazil.[3]
See Also
- LATAM Airlines Flight 800, a similar accident that took place on March 12, 2024.
- Singapore Airlines Flight 321
- United Airlines Flight 826
References
- ↑ "Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ↑ Meredith Deliso; Aicha El Hammar Castano (2 July 2024). "40 people injured after Air Europa flight experiences heavy turbulence, diverted to Brazil". ABC News. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ↑ "'Hooked to the roof': Severe turbulence injures up to 30 passengers". NZ Herald. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
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