Severe Turbulence Forces United Airlines Landing

A United Airlines flight from Cancun to Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing in Memphis due to severe turbulence, resulting in seven people being injured, with one passenger hospitalized and six others declining treatment. The Boeing 737-900 encountered turbulence over Louisiana, prompting the diversion. The FAA is investigating the incident amid increasing reports of severe turbulence potentially linked to climate change. The flight eventually continued to Chicago, landing two hours behind schedule. This incident follows other recent turbulence-related events, highlighting a growing concern in the aviation industry.