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Turkish Airlines flight diverted after severe turbulence over Tunisia
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Key Points:
- A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tunis-Carthage International Airport experienced severe turbulence during its descent, causing panic among passengers as the plane struggled to land in stormy weather.
- Passenger Marina Maiskaya described the ordeal, noting that the pilot made three landing attempts, with the plane violently shaking and briefly plummeting on the third try.
- Video shared by Maiskaya showed passengers gripping their seats and screaming as the aircraft circled in the storm before diverting to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, about 60 miles south of Tunis.
- Despite the terrifying experience, the plane landed safely, with passengers crediting the skill of the Turkish Airlines pilots for the safe outcome.
