Four flight attendants were injured on a Wednesday, Oct. 21 United Airlines flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles, the carrier said.
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According to online data, flight 1157 departed Honolulu and landed at Los Angeles International Airport at 9:44 p.m.
The turbulence was brief but sharp, according to passengers, with some telling media outlets that they heard a loud bang as the plane seemed to drop suddenly and swiftly.
The Boeing 777 had 190 passengers and 10 crew members and encountered turbulence during its descent to LAX, according to the airline, which reported that no passenger was injured.
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“Four flight attendants were seen by medical personnel, including one being transported to the hospital for further treatment,” United said in a email.
There was no immediate update on the condition of the flight attendant taken to a hospital.
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