Delta Flight 56 Diverts After Turbulence Incident; Passengers File Lawsuit
Delta Flight 56, en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam on July 30, 2025, encountered extreme turbulence less than an hour after takeoff and diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Twenty passengers filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines in Salt Lake County, Utah, alleging injuries including head trauma, broken bones, spinal injuries, concussions, and psychological distress.The
Delta Flight 56 departed from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam on July 30, 2025. Less than an hour after takeoff, the flight encountered extreme turbulence and diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The seatbelt sign was not illuminated during the turbulence event, and cabin service continued. Twenty passengers filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines in the Third Judicial District Court for Salt Lake County, Utah. The lawsuit alleges that passengers and crew suffered injuries including head trauma, broken bones, spinal injuries, concussions, and psychological distress. According to HindustanTimes, Delta Air Lines ignored multiple weather warnings before Flight 56 encountered severe turbulence on July 30, 2025. According to TimesNowWorld.com, the lawsuit seeks damages under the Montreal Convention.
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