A Scandinavian Airlines flight heading to Miami experienced severe turbulence, sending passengers screaming and flying out of their seats. Chilling footage of the incident has gone viral on social media, capturing the chaos onboard as the plane violently shook mid-air.
The turbulence occurred as the plane flew over Greenland, forcing the pilots to make a U-turn and return to Copenhagen. The aircraft, which had departed from Stockholm at 12:55 pm, carried 254 passengers and crew. According to a Scandinavian Airlines spokesperson, “Following such turbulence, standard safety procedures require a thorough inspection of the aircraft.”
In the viral clip, bags and food are seen falling from overhead compartments while passengers scream in terror. One passenger shared the video with the caption, “Look at her feet touching the [ceiling]! Thought we would die.” Despite the intense turbulence, no serious injuries were reported.
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🚨 #BreakingNow A video from #SK957 cabin as extreme turbulence hit a SAS A330 over Greenland,throwing unbuckled passengers into the ceiling.This incident highlights how turbulence can occur without warning,making seatbelts essential for passenger safety. https://t.co/iYVA4IIUER pic.twitter.com/S4kCaKwnn0
— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) November 15, 2024
Upon its return to Copenhagen, technicians inspected the plane for potential damage. Passengers were accommodated in hotels overnight and rebooked on alternative flights the next day, as reported by the New York Post.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first time a Scandinavian Airlines flight has had to abandon its journey and return to base. In September, a Norway-to-Spain flight was forced to return after a mouse was spotted jumping out of a passenger’s meal and running around the cabin. According to aviation protocols, flights must land immediately if a rodent is discovered onboard due to the risk of electrical wiring damage.
Such instances highlight the unpredictable challenges faced during air travel, from extreme turbulence to unusual safety concerns.