Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight SK957, operating from Stockholm (ARN) to Miami (MIA), was forced to change its course due to severe turbulence. The flight, conducted with a 9.2-year-old Airbus A330-300 registered as LN-RKS, diverted to Copenhagen (CPH) for safety reasons.
Turbulence Experienced Over Greenland
According to social media reports, the turbulence occurred while the aircraft was en route between Iceland and Greenland. FlightRadar24 data shows that the plane departed Stockholm at 12:09 UTC and encountered severe weather conditions at an altitude of 35,000 feet.
Statement from SAS Officials
SAS Press Manager Alexandra Lindgren Kaoukji commented on the incident:
“When severe turbulence occurs, it is standard industry practice for the aircraft to undergo a detailed inspection. This procedure cannot be performed in the United States, which is why the plane was diverted to Copenhagen.”
Similar Recent Turbulence Incidents
Turbulence incidents have also been reported on other airline flights in recent days:
- Qantas Flight: On the Sydney (SYD) – Brisbane (BNE) route, turbulence injured a woman and a child. Reports suggest that passengers were not wearing seat belts. A Qantas spokesperson acknowledged the discomfort caused by turbulence but emphasized the crew’s training in handling such situations.
- Lufthansa Flight: During the Buenos Aires (EZE) – Frankfurt (FRA) route, turbulence over the Atlantic injured 11 people aboard a Boeing 747-8. The aircraft landed safely in Frankfurt. Lufthansa attributed the incident to unpredictable weather patterns in the intertropical convergence zone.
Turbulence typically results from jet streams or wind shear between fast-moving air masses. Its unpredictable nature makes it a significant risk during flights.
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