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United Airlines Flight Plunges 25,000 Feet in 6 Minutes, Passengers Left Bleeding: Turbulence Linked to Climate Change
ByAinvest
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 2:27 am ET1min read
A United Airlines flight experienced extreme turbulence, plummeting 25,000 feet in six minutes and leaving passengers bleeding. The flight was diverted to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and all passengers and crew were assessed by paramedics. Two people were taken to hospitals as a precaution. The cause of the incident is under investigation, but climate change is making skies more unstable, increasing the risk of severe air turbulence.
A Houston-bound United Airlines flight, operated by SkyWest, encountered severe turbulence, leading to a rapid descent and diversion to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The incident, which occurred on July 2, 2025, resulted in two passengers being taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries [1].The flight, SkyWest 5971, was en route from Aspen, Colorado, with 39 passengers and four crew members when it was suddenly struck by severe turbulence. According to flight data, the aircraft dropped approximately 4,000 feet in a minute and then altered course towards Austin, descending over 25,000 feet in the following six minutes [1].
Upon landing, all passengers and crew were assessed by paramedics. Two individuals were transported to hospitals as a precaution, with medical authorities reporting no life-threatening injuries [1]. The cause of the incident is under investigation, but the increasing frequency of severe air turbulence is attributed to climate change, which is making skies more unstable [2].
The incident highlights the growing challenges posed by extreme weather conditions, including turbulence, as the planet continues to heat up. While the immediate cause of the turbulence remains unknown, the broader trend of worsening weather patterns due to climate change is well-documented [2].
References:
[1] https://abc7.com/post/flight-5971-2-injured-when-united-express-skywest-aspen-houston-hits-turbulence-diverts-austin-texas/17693094/
[2] https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-epa-trump-science-takeaways-023c3725de70dfa947cfee4f28ce24e3
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