Inside plane diverted by extreme turbulence
American Airlines flight 280 from Seoul to Dallas Ft. Worth International hit turbulence that lasted for 45 minutes and forced the flight to land in Tokyo.
Aboard flight wracked by turbulence
“I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” said Marc Stanley. “I fly all the time, usually you can adjust.”
Aboard flight wracked by turbulence
Passengers say the plane dropped without warning during the meal service and lasted for 45 minutes.
Aboard flight wracked by turbulence
Four passengers and one flight attendant were hospitalized for their injuries. None were life threatening.
Aboard flight wracked by turbulence
"All of a sudden there's just a big drop and food and plates and everything started just flying all over the place," Stanley said.
The plane landed in Tokyo around midnight local time.