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Charlotte-bound flight hits turbulence, injuring 4 crew members

The crew members were taken to the hospital when the plane landed at Charlotte Douglas. None of the 154 passengers on board were injured.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four American Airlines flight attendants are recovering after being injured during turbulence on a flight to Charlotte on Thursday. 

An airline spokesperson confirmed the incident happened when Flight 2905 from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport hit the bumpy air. All four flight attendants were taken to the hospital for evaluation. 

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The airline said none of the 154 passengers on board were hurt. Two other crew members were also uninjured. The plane landed safely without further incident. 

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