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SAS flight SK 957 from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Miami International Airport (MIA) was well on the way to its planned destination in Florida when it hit severe turbulence and the decision was made to turn the plane around and head to Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Passengers endured 10-hour flight with items and passengers being scattered around the aircraft yesterday afternoon.
The exact moment #SK957 /#SAS957 hit turbulence dropping to 27000ft from cruising altitude of 36000ft. pic.twitter.com/VdGExawtkK
— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) November 14, 2024
Anyone who was not buckled in as well as bags, beverages, and all sorts of other items were scattered around the Airbus A330. The aircraft was flying over Greenland at around 36,000 feet when the severe turbulence hit. The decision to return the plane to one of SAS’ hubs instead of landing at its original destination was made as the airline felt it could better evaluate the aircraft and any potential there.
#BREAKINGNEWS:
SAS Flight #SK957 from Stockholm to Miami has encountered severe turbulence, prompting a diversion back to Europe. Passengers onboard experienced intense shaking, leading to items scattered across the cabin @zamzam1925#turbulence #WeatherAlert #aviation #safety https://t.co/ttX42dh1BY pic.twitter.com/j47rdWBVdf— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) November 14, 2024
Thankfully, the turbulence largely spared the 255 passengers (including one infant) any serious injuries.
An SAS spokesperson released the following statement:
Following such turbulence, standard safety procedures require a thorough inspection of the aircraft. SAS have the best facilities and staff for this level of inspection in Copenhagen/CPH, and we therefore decided to reroute the aircraft here, where both hangar space and qualified technicians were available. Flying the aircraft to MIA would have resulted in it being grounded for an extended period, leading to multiple cancellations.”
The flight was cancelled after it reached Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Passengers were provided hotel accommodations and booked on a flight today.
A Scandinavian Airlines flight going from Stockholm to Miami hit severe turbulence over Greenland https://t.co/hpIsHeOCBF pic.twitter.com/0a4eAhP6ky
— Charles T (@ChuckyT3) November 15, 2024
Anthony’s Take: This looks so scary and is a good reminder of why you should always wear your seatbelt. It’s good to hear that only one passenger suffered minor injuries and that the aircraft was able to safely divert.
(Featured Image Credit: @TurbineTraveler via X.)
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