‘Severe Turbulence’ Diverts Flight Out of Austin, Injuring Passengers

A Lufthansa Boeing 747 aircraft approaches the international airport in Frankfurt, Germany, on Aug. 13, 2021. Michael Probst/AP Photo

Seven people were injured on Wednesday night when a Lufthansa flight from Austin to Frankfurt, Germany, had to be redirected to Dulles International Airport due to extreme turbulence, according to authorities.

A Lufthansa spokesperson said the A330 aircraft encountered “brief but severe turbulence” roughly 90 minutes after takeoff.