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4 Crew Members Injured as Air France Plane Faces Severe Turbulence

Air FranceAir France flight AF006 had to return to the Charles de Gaulle airport, France, on the afternoon of November 4.

The flight, heading to New York’s JFK airport, was turned back after 4 crew members got injured midair due to severe turbulence. According to a statement released by Air France, the aircraft faced bad weather during the initial cruise phase.

The Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft landed uneventfully and medical aid was provided immediately to the injured crew members.

All the passengers remained unharmed.

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