United Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Wind Shear, Injuring Dozens
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A United Airlines Boeing 787 flight from Tel Aviv to Newark was forced to divert to New York Stewart International Airport due to extreme turbulence caused by wind shear, injuring 22 passengers and prompting the pilot to declare an emergency due to fuel concerns. Seven passengers were taken to the hospital, and 15 were treated on site for injuries. The flight eventually refueled and continued to Newark, with speculation that attempting a second landing at Newark may have depleted the plane's fuel tanks.
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