Injuries as Two Planes Hit Severe Turbulence Over Japan

19 NOV 2006 Injuries as two planes hit severe turbulence over Japan

Japan Airlines Flight 1348 (Kobe-Tokyo), carrying 373 passengers and 11 crew members hit severe turbulence over Itami.

One passenger aboard the Boeing 777 was injured. Shortly afterward, Air Canada Flight 38 from Shanghai to Vancouver also encountered severe air turbulence over central Japan.

Four flight attendants on the Boeing 767 sustained injuries. A medical diversion to Tokyo-Narita was made.