About 50 people were injured , authorities say . The turbulence occurred as the Chicago - to - Miami flight was landing . `` It appears that we had approximately 12 patients , '' said Michelle Fayed , a spokeswoman for Miami-Dade Fire . Three people were taken to a hospital , an American Airlines spokesman says .
About 50 people were injured , authorities say . The turbulence occurred as the Chicago - to - Miami flight was landing . Three people were taken to a hospital , an American Airlines spokesman says .