‘Clear-air turbulence’ cited in United injuries

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A United Airlines flight likely encountered severe “clear-air turbulence” over Wyoming when it began to lurch violently en route from Denver to Billings, causing injuries to 11 of the 114 people on board, federal safety investigators said.

A report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the Boeing 737-700 sustained minor damage in the Feb. 17 incident but continued on its way for an uneventful landing.

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