International Delta flight diverted to JIA after severe turbulence; 2 transported with non-life-threatening injuries
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International Delta flight diverted to JIA after severe turbulence; 2 transported with non-life-threatening injuries

  • July 16, 2026

Diverted plane at JIA (WJXT, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An international Delta flight coming from the Bahamas landed at JIA after experiencing severe turbulence, and two people were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to officials.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and JIA said that there were 68 people on the plane.

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