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United Flight 1157 Turbulence Injures 4 Attendants

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  • Four United Airlines flight attendants were injured when turbulence dropped Flight 1157.
  • The Boeing 777 descended about 3,675 feet in one minute during final approach.
  • One attendant was hospitalized for neck and back injuries while no passengers were hurt.
  • The pilot said the turbulence lasted only a few seconds and resembled wake turbulence.