An Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced severe turbulence, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Brazil on Monday. The incident resulted in injuries to 30 individuals, as passengers were thrown out of their seats, including one man who became trapped in an overhead compartment.
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The mid-air incident occurred as the flight was en route from Madrid, Spain, to Montevideo, Uruguay, according to a statement from Spanish airline Air Europa. Flight UX045 was diverted to Natal airport in northeast Brazil following the turbulence, as reported by The New York Post.
Additional footage revealed torn ceiling panels, a damaged seat, and oxygen masks hanging loosely overhead, highlighting the extent of the turbulence impact on the flight, which was carrying 325 passengers.
In a statement, Air Europa said the flight landed without any issues and people were being treated for injuries "of varying degrees". "The plane has landed normally and the injuries of varying degrees that were recorded are already being treated," the airline said.