Frightened Passengers Describe Terror In The Air After Hawaii Bound Flight Hits Severe Turbulence Injuring 11 People | VIDEO

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[VIDEO] NEXSTAR MEDIA WIRE reports severe turbulence rocked a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, seriously injuring 11 people in what a Hawaiian Airlines official called an isolated and unusual event.

Jon Snook, the airline’s chief operating officer, said the airline hasn’t experienced “an incident of this nature in recent history.” The flight was full, carrying 278 passengers and 10 crew members, he said during an afternoon news conference.

Jim Ireland, director of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, said 20 people were taken to hospitals, including 11 people deemed to be in serious condition. [FULLSTORY|VIDEO]

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