WACO, Texas (KXXV) — A United Airlines flight had to make an unexpected landing at Waco Regional Airport on Sunday night due to turbulence, according to Interim Director of Aviation Michael A. Reisman.
A United Airlines flight from Springfield, Missouri, to Houston, Texas, was diverted to Waco Regional Airport due to severe turbulence.
Five people were injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.
The Waco Fire Department and the Office of Emergency Management responded to the scene.
United Airlines is now working on a recovery plan to get the passengers to their Houston destination.
Below is a statement from SkyWest Airlines, which operated the flight:
"SkyWest flight 5690, operating as United Express from Springfield, MO to Houston, landed safely at Waco Regional Airport after experiencing turbulence. Medical personnel met and evaluated passengers, and five passengers were transported to the hospital. SkyWest and United are making sure the injured customers get the care they need and are working to line up new transportation options for everyone on this flight."
Reisman said a total of three flights diverted to Waco Regional Airport Sunday night, two American Airline flights that were heading to DFW and the United Airlines flight from Springfield.
Reisman said the United Airlines plane will be in Waco for a day or two so mechanics can take a look at the aircraft. Passengers are still being rerouted from that flight.
