A flight leaving Newark Airport turned around shortly after takeoff when it experienced severe turbulence, hurting five flight attendants, officials say.
United Airlines Flight 89, bound for Beijing, returned about 45 minutes after it departed the airport, according to the Port Authority. There were 189 passengers and 16 crew members on board.
Five flight attendants had minor injuries from the turbulence, mainly bumps and bruises. They were taken to area hospitals.
No passengers were injured.
The FAA says it's investigating.