What: Delta Flight 5684 Atlanta to Cincinnati
Where: Blue Grass Airport
When: Jun 15, 2010
Who: 77 passengers and crew aboard
Why: While en route, the flight encountered severe turbulence. The flight diverted to Lexington where it made a safe landing at the Blue Grass Airport. The flight continued at 8:20 with no further hinderance.
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