United Airlines Boeing 777-200 Drops Over 3,000 Feet Mid-Flight, 4 Flight Attendants Injured

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 aircraft experienced a rapid descent of over 3,000 feet while flying approximately 38,000 feet above Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred as the plane was traveling from San Francisco to Tokyo and resulted in four United Airlines flight attendants sustaining injuries. Authorities confirmed that the turbulence caused significant changes in altitude for the aircraft. Investigations are underway to determine the precise cause of the sudden drop, focusing on weather conditions at the time. This event has prompted concerns regarding escalating turbulence levels observed during flights across the Pacific route.