Turbulence cited as cause for injuries to 5 people during American flight landing at RDU

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American Airlines, N886BR (Credit: Anna Zvereva / CC BY-SA 2.0 / MGN)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Three flight attendants and two passengers aboard an American Airlines flight landing in Raleigh had to be taken the hospital due to injuries from turbulence.

“American Airlines flight 1286 going from Miami to Raleigh-Durham landed safely at RDU after encountering unexpected turbulence while in flight. We thank our crew members for their professionalism and our customers for their understanding,” the aircraft company said in a statement.

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