A Continental Airlines experienced turbulence in clear skies Monday, leaving26 injured, before being diverted to Miami, according to the AssociatedPress.The flight was originally scheduled to fly from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, toHouston, when the plane reported hitting severe turbulence around 4:30 a.m.
local time about 50 miles north of the Dominican Republic, flying at about38,000 feet, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Boeing 767 carrying 168 passengers was diverted and safe landing atMiami International Airport an hour later.
AccuWeather.com meteorologists said there were no thunderstorms in the areaat the time of the incident.
