Passenger Describes Severe Turbulence on SkyWest Flight to Houston

Severe Turbulence Incident

• ✈️ A SkyWest flight en route to Houston experienced severe turbulence approximately 3/4 of the way through the journey.
• ⚠️ The turbulence reportedly came "out of nowhere" and was described as the "biggest turbulence" the passenger had ever seen.

Passenger Injuries and Diversion

• 🤕 One passenger, a grown man, was thrown upwards and hit the ceiling multiple times.
• 🩹 Another injured passenger was Gretchen's friend, who was in the bathroom at the time of the incident.
• 📍 The flight, which was carrying Gretchen Gilliam and her friend, was diverted and landed safely in Austin.

Flight Details and Aftermath

• 📉 Flight tracking data indicates the plane dropped nearly 4,000 ft in less than a minute.
• 🤝 SkyWest has stated they are working with United Airlines to assist affected customers.
• ✅ Both injured passengers are expected to be okay, though the experience was described as "heartbreaking."