Just saw this on Japanese news and it hasn't even hit English-language news yet:
http://dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/fc/dome...sh/?1266651715
Original text:
成田空港や「ユナイテッド航空」によると、アメリカ・ワシントン発成田行きのユナイテッド航空８９７便が ２０日、アラスカ上空を飛行中、乱気流に巻き込まれた。消防によると、乗客１７人がケガをしたという。ケガ の程度などはわかっていない。(日本テレビ)
...which means:
According to Narita Airport and United Airlines, Washington-departed, Narita-bound flight UA897 did on February 20th, while flying above Alaksa, was hit by strong air turbulence. According to firefighters, 17 passengers were injured. Injuries are currently unknown.
However, according to TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) which I have just been watching here in Japan, there were 20 injuries one of which was a broken bone.
Hope everyone recovers okay...