Story highlights
- American Airlines Flight 206 from Miami to Milan is diverted to Canada
- Three flight attendants and four passengers are transported to a hospital
"American Airlines Flight 206 from Miami to Milan briefly encountered severe turbulence," the airline said in a statement.
"The aircraft landed safely in Newfoundland, Canada, where it was met by paramedics who evaluated passengers and crew."
Three flight attendants and four passengers were taken to a hospital after the incident Sunday night, the airline said.