On February 20, 2009, at 1150 local time, Northwest Airlines flight 2, a Boeing 747-400, registration N676NW, encountered severe turbulence about 70km SSE of Narita at 15,000 feet while on descent to Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan. Of the 408 passengers and 14 crew members onboard the airplane, approximately 42 people were taken to the hospital and at least one received serious injuries. The flight originated from Manila International Airport, Manila, Philippines.

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