A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Istanbul to Tunisia was diverted after severe weather and intense turbulence made landing at Tunis-Carthage International Airport unsafe. The aircraft eventually landed safely at another airport, and no passenger injuries were reported.
The incident occurred during the flight’s descent. Passengers experienced repeated shaking as the aircraft encountered a storm, with fear spreading through the cabin. Some passengers screamed while holding tightly to their seats.
3 landing attempts disrupted by weather
The pilot attempted to land at Tunis-Carthage International Airport 3 times. Conditions became more difficult with each attempt, according to passenger Marina Mayskaya, who was travelling with her mother.
Mayskaya said the journey had been normal until the aircraft began descending. During the third approach, she felt the situation become particularly frightening and said it seemed as though the plane suddenly dropped for several seconds, similar to a free-fall sensation.
A video shared by Mayskaya captures passengers holding their seats as the aircraft moves sharply. Screams can be heard in the cabin during the turbulence.
The aircraft also had to circle over the area because the weather prevented a landing at Tunis-Carthage. After the repeated attempts failed, the flight was redirected to another airport.
Safe landing near Tunis
The flight was diverted to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, located about 60 miles south of Tunis. The aircraft landed safely there.
The combination of storm conditions, strong turbulence and unsuccessful approaches turned the descent into a frightening experience for those on board. No injuries were reported after the aircraft reached the alternative airport.
The incident was reported as taking place on 10 September. Video connected with the event was also circulated on 13 September.
Conclusion
The Turkish Airlines flight completed a safe landing at Enfidha-Hammamet after severe weather prevented landing at Tunis-Carthage, with no injuries reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened to the Turkish Airlines flight?
The flight encountered severe weather and turbulence during its descent into Tunisia and was diverted after 3 unsuccessful landing attempts.
Q. Where was the flight supposed to land?
It was scheduled to land at Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
Q. Where did the aircraft finally land?
It landed safely at Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, about 60 miles south of Tunis.
Q. How many landing attempts were made?
The pilot tried to land at Tunis-Carthage 3 times.
Q. Were any passengers injured?
No passenger injuries were reported.
Q. Who shared the flight video?
Passenger Marina Mayskaya shared the video after travelling with her mother on the flight.
