‘Plane started to plummet’: Passengers scream as flight hits turbulence
Passengers on a Turkish Airlines flight experienced severe turbulence and a terrifying descent during a storm while attempting to land in Tunis. The flight was eventually diverted to a different airport, where it landed safely.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of extreme weather conditions on aviation safety and the importance of emergency diversion protocols.
Passengers screamed as severe turbulence jolted a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tunisia during its descent on Thursday, with one traveller saying the aircraft “started to plummet” after three attempts to land in stormy conditions.The flight was approaching Tunis-Carthage International Airport when bad weather disrupted the landing. The aircraft was eventually diverted to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, around 60 miles south of Tunis.Passenger Marina Maiskaya shared a video of the incident on Instagram, showing passengers gripping their seats as the aircraft shook and screams could be heard throughout the cabin.“The flight itself was smooth, but things turned absolutely terrifying as soon as we began our descent,” she wrote.“I have…
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