United Express flight to Houston meets turbulence, five passengers are injured

Houston – A flight from Springfield, Missouri to Houston, had to land in Waco on Sunday evening due to turbulence.

Skywest Flight 5690, who worked as a United Express, landed at the Waco Regional Airport, according to Skywest Airlines.

Michael Reisman Michael Reisman Regional Airport Airport told our sister station KCEN-TV that 35 people were on board to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

After landing, the medical staff met and rated passengers. Five injured passengers were taken to the hospital. A spokesman for the Waco fire brigade said the injuries were not life-threatening.

Skywest and United said it was working to adapt new transport options for everyone on board. The ripened aircraft stayed on the floor and was inspected according to Reisman.

The new arrival time of the flight at Bush Airport was 11:53 p.m.

Read the complete statement from Skywest:

Skywest Flight 5690, who was operated on as United Express from Springfield, Mo to Houston, landed safely at Waco Regional Airport after turbulence. The medical staff met and assessed passengers, and five passengers were taken to the hospital. Skywest and United ensure that all customers receive care they need and are working on aligning new transport options for everyone on this flight.