A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to divert to Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport on the evening of July 30, 2025, after striking severe turbulence about 40 to 90 minutes after takeoff over Wyoming .
Flight DL56, an Airbus A330‑900, carried 275 passengers and 13 crew members.
The aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time. Emergency medical teams were on site to evaluate people on board .
Twenty-five passengers were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment; details on injury severity were not disclosed .
One passenger described the cabin in chaos as flight attendants and service carts were thrown into the air during the turbulence.
Loose items, liquids, and supplies scattered widely throughout the cabin . The turbulence reportedly caused an abrupt altitude change, with the plane climbing around 1,000 feet before descending about 2,300 feet at cruising altitude of 37,000 feet.
Although serious turbulence injuries remain rare, experts say such events may be rising due to climate-related changes in jet streams and wind shear.
Airlines have been urged to reinforce safety protocols such as keeping seatbelts fastened during flight.
Delta stated that passenger and crew safety is its highest priority. Its Care Team is working with affected individuals, and the airline thanked emergency responders for their swift assistance.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will carry out an investigation into the incident .
This incident adds to a global pattern of turbulence-related aviation events, raising concerns about passenger safety and flight procedures.