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Passengers Scream in Terror as Severe Turbulence Hits Miami-Bound Flight

A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) plane bound for Miami from Stockholm made a U-turn over Greenland on November 14, after hitting some severe turbulence. The ordeal was partially recorded by passenger Sammy Solstad, whose video shows terrified passengers screaming, and loose objects flying about. One man who Solstad said "flew up to the ceiling" is also glimpsed in the video. Solstad's wife can be heard saying they need to get off the plane, as Solstad reassures her. Solstad then says "Help her up," referring to a woman he https://www.facebook.com/Sammysolstad/posts/10160871672988752 said on Facebook was on the floor. Describing what occurred on Facebook, Solstad https://www.facebook.com/Sammysolstad/posts/10160871672988752?locale=fr_FR said people were screaming as the plane "plunge[d] right down." According to https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/sas-severe-turbulence-engine-shutdown/ Flightradar24 , the turbulence resulted in the automatic shutdown of one engine. The loss of altitude was due to a "descent to single engine operating altitude," they said. The plane subsequently regained altitude when the affected engine restarted. Solstad said he was "very disappointed" with the airline for the decision to turn back and fly five hours to Copenhagen, instead of what he said would have been 20 minutes to the nearest Canadian airport. In a statement released to media, SAS https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/miami-bound-flight-forced-to-turn-around-following-severe-turbulence/ said , "Since SAS do not have the necessary facilities and staff for this level of inspection in [Miami], we decided to reroute the aircraft to Copenhagen, where both hangar space and qualified technicians were available." The plane, carrying 254 passengers, safely landed in Copenhagen. No serious injuries were reported. "We are happy to be alive," Solstad said. (Footage by Sammy Solstad/Storyful via Getty Images UGC)
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) plane bound for Miami from Stockholm made a U-turn over Greenland on November 14, after hitting some severe turbulence. The ordeal was partially recorded by passenger Sammy Solstad, whose video shows terrified passengers screaming, and loose objects flying about. One man who Solstad said "flew up to the ceiling" is also glimpsed in the video. Solstad's wife can be heard saying they need to get off the plane, as Solstad reassures her. Solstad then says "Help her up," referring to a woman he https://www.facebook.com/Sammysolstad/posts/10160871672988752 said on Facebook was on the floor. Describing what occurred on Facebook, Solstad https://www.facebook.com/Sammysolstad/posts/10160871672988752?locale=fr_FR said people were screaming as the plane "plunge[d] right down." According to https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/sas-severe-turbulence-engine-shutdown/ Flightradar24 , the turbulence resulted in the automatic shutdown of one engine. The loss of altitude was due to a "descent to single engine operating altitude," they said. The plane subsequently regained altitude when the affected engine restarted. Solstad said he was "very disappointed" with the airline for the decision to turn back and fly five hours to Copenhagen, instead of what he said would have been 20 minutes to the nearest Canadian airport. In a statement released to media, SAS https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/miami-bound-flight-forced-to-turn-around-following-severe-turbulence/ said , "Since SAS do not have the necessary facilities and staff for this level of inspection in [Miami], we decided to reroute the aircraft to Copenhagen, where both hangar space and qualified technicians were available." The plane, carrying 254 passengers, safely landed in Copenhagen. No serious injuries were reported. "We are happy to be alive," Solstad said. (Footage by Sammy Solstad/Storyful via Getty Images UGC)
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