Scandinavian Airlines Flight Faces Extreme Turbulence, Forced to Turn Back

A Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami experienced severe turbulence mid-air, prompting the pilots to make a U-turn and return to Europe.

The dramatic incident occurred on Thursday as the flight, which departed from Stockholm, Sweden, encountered intense turbulence over Greenland.

According to ABC News, the turbulence hit hard as the plane crossed into Canadian airspace, causing passengers to be thrown from their seats, with some hitting the ceiling. 

Personal items, food, and other belongings scattered across the cabin as the aircraft jolted violently. The plane, carrying 254 passengers, eventually made an emergency landing in Copenhagen, Denmark, to ensure safety and assess the situation.

Video shows moment extreme turbulence hit a SAS A330 over Greenland, throwing passengers into the ceiling on a Miami-bound flight which was then forced to turn around and head back to Europe.

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Passengers were met by a special assistance team upon landing, who provided information, addressed concerns, and helped with rebooking or accommodations. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

This incident follows a similar event days earlier on a Lufthansa flight from Argentina to Germany, where severe turbulence resulted in 11 injuries. Thankfully, this Scandinavian Airlines flight avoided such outcomes, but it underscores the unpredictable challenges of air travel.