A Scandinavian Airlines plane had to turn back after experiencing violent turbulence over Greenland, Thursday November 14, 2024, forcing its 254 passengers to wait in Copenhagen (Denmark) before being able to resume their journey to Miami.
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A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A330 flight connecting Stockholm to Miami was forced to turn around on Thursday November 14, 2024 after experiencing severe turbulence over Greenland.
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Flight SK579, which took off at 12:55 p.m., was due to land in Miami at 5:45 p.m. local time, but was forced to return to Copenhagen due to the situation as shown in this flight plan published on the Flightradar24 website:
Several images were shared on social media by a passenger showing the interior of the cabin after the turbulence. In particular, we see numerous objects scattered on the ground, testifying to the violence of the shocks suffered by the device.
The SAS company spokesperson explained that the return was necessary to carry out a technical inspection of the device, because the company does not have the necessary equipment in Miami. According to several media, theThe passengers spent the night in Copenhagen, where they will be offered hotel rooms. A new flight to Miami is scheduled for Friday, November 15.
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