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| Date: | Wednesday 28 August 2024 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-924ER (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | United Airlines |
| Registration: | N66814 |
| MSN: | 42745/4787 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2014 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | between Cancun and Memphis -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Cancún Airport (CUN/MMUN) |
| Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD/KORD) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
United Airlines flight UA1196, a Boeing 737-924ER, encountered severe turbulence on a flight between Cancún (CUN) and Chicago-O'Hare, IL (ORD). The flight diverted to Memphis, TN (MEM).
One person was taken to the hospital; six others were injured as well but did not require treatment.
The seat belt sign was on at the time, according to the airline.
Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/one-taken-hospital-severe-turbulence-united-flight-rcna168719
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ua1196#36da19cd
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Aug-2024 05:36 | ASN | Added |
| 29-Aug-2024 07:11 | ASN | Updated |
| 12-Feb-2025 18:20 | ASN | Updated |
| 20-Mar-2025 09:15 | ASN | Updated |
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