Several Hurt as In-Flight Disturbance Strikes A Delta Airlines Aircraft Landing at Sydney, Australia

Several people have been injured after a Delta aircraft from LA to Sydney experienced turbulence this past Friday.

The flight, numbered 41 "experienced a brief period of turbulence" as it made its approach and landed at the Sydney airport, a representative for the carrier informed. Four flight attendants sustained injuries.

Emergency medical services said they assessed five patients, and transported a trio to the hospital with relatively minor issues that included pain in the back and headaches. Those affected ranged from their 30s to 70s.

The event represents the most recent case of aircraft experiencing atmospheric disturbance, with researchers indicating that climate change is a significant contributor.

The aircraft was carrying 245 passengers and fifteen staff members on the aircraft, the representative added, clarifying that the plane touched down "without further incident" at the airport at 6:48 a.m. local time on the day in question.

Emergency responders said they got a call just three minutes before the plane touched down, and ambulances were standing by on the runway.

Why in-flight bumpiness is becoming increasingly prevalent - and more severe.

Last year, two dozen individuals were injured when a separate Delta aircraft, travelling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam, encountered "significant" rough air just 120 minutes into the lengthy trip, and had to make an precautionary landing.

Recently, passengers and crew on a certain international flight endured a frightening short but intense period of extreme instability. An individual passed away and numerous people sustained injuries, as individuals not fastened in lifted out of their seats and fell back down.

In-flight turbulence is a common occurrence during flights, and while cases of rough conditions appear to be increasing, they are remained quite uncommon.

Estimates show that there are around 5,000 incidents of severe or worse turbulence every year, out of a total of in excess of 35 million aircraft departures that are conducted worldwide.

Severe turbulence is described as when the up and down movements of a jet passing through disturbed air generate in excess of a significant G-force on your body - a strong enough force to propel you from your seat if you were not fastened by a safety belt.

As global warming alters weather patterns, researchers alert that commercial aviation could become less smooth: warming trends and changing jet streams in the jet stream level are likely to heighten the frequency and intensity of significant turbulence.