Delta Flight Turbulence Injuries Prompt FAA Probe After Milan-Atlanta A350 Encounter

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 flying from Milan to Atlanta encountered severe turbulence during its descent, injuring 11 people aboard. The incident involving Flight 175 occurred approximately 40 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; the aircraft landed safely shortly before 7 p.m. and was met by emergency medical teams on the ground.

Delta confirmed that 11 individuals — passengers and crew members — were transported to area hospitals for treatment and evaluation. The airline did not immediately detail the nature of the injuries, but one passenger told Atlanta media that nearly a dozen people appeared to have sustained serious head injuries, suggesting occupants were thrown against the cabin ceiling during the event. Flight 175 was carrying 151 passengers, 10 flight attendants and four pilots. In a statement, Delta said its Care Team was mobilizing to support those affected and that uninjured passengers received food, lodging and rebooking assistance.

The incident is the latest in a series of severe turbulence events involving commercial flights. On July 30, 2025, Delta Flight 56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul after encountering severe turbulence that sent 25 people to local hospitals. That event has since spawned at least 20 civil lawsuits against Delta, with plaintiffs alleging reckless conduct and inadequate passenger warnings, citing serious spinal and head injuries. The FAA says it will investigate the circumstances surrounding the turbulence reported by the Flight 175 crew.