Hawaiian Airlines pilots injure passengers with terrible decision on flight

In 2022, a Hawaiian Airlines flight experienced a serious turbulence incident that resulted in injuries to 36 passengers, with 20 requiring hospitalization. The turbulence was caused by the crew's choice to fly directly over a storm rather than changing course, even though they were aware of the unstable weather conditions and had access to a detailed meteorological report indicating the potential for severe turbulence along their flight path. The intense jolt sent passengers flying out of their seats and resulted in chaotic scenes inside the cabin, with significant damage, including fallen luggage and injuries among the travelers. Many passengers described the violent shaking as feeling akin to being in a flying 'volcanic explosion' and recounted harrowing experiences as they were thrown about. The aftermath revealed that the crew was aware of the risks; moments before the incident, they did notice a large cloud forming below. However, they incorrectly assessed that it was safe to continue on their path. In the aftermath of the turbulence, the flight attendants faced overwhelming challenges in providing medical assistance, quickly running out of resources to address the injured passengers. This incident highlighted the importance of weather awareness and adherence to safety protocols, and the airline committed to further training for its crews regarding significant weather avoidance to prevent such events in the future.