Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured
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Key Points:
- The NTSB concluded that pilots of United Flight 1890 were not warned about turbulence reported by a preceding plane, contributing to injuries during descent on February 10, 2024.
- Severe weather was predicted, but the aircraft's radar and electronic instruments showed no significant turbulence along its descent path, while a nearby plane reported moderate turbulence that was not relayed to United 1890.
- An air traffic controller failed to acknowledge or disseminate the turbulence report as required by FAA procedures, leading to the United flight encountering sudden severe turbulence.
- The turbulence caused the plane to drop and pitch violently, injuring three flight attendants seriously, including one with a fractured spine and others with severe trauma, as well as passengers who were
