Regulation, slots & safety

United Airlines UA1157 turbulence encounter injures four flight attendants

Last observed 2026-10-23 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

United Airlines flight UA1157 from Honolulu to Los Angeles encountered severe turbulence during descent; four flight attendants were injured and one was hospitalized. The FAA said it would investigate.

Why it matters: The incident underscores the exposure of cabin crew to turbulence-related injuries and will be investigated by the FAA.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

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