Turkish Airlines Flight TK663 Diverted After 3 Landing Attempts Amid Severe Turbulence in Tunisia

A Turkish Airlines flight TK663 from Istanbul to Tunisia was diverted to an alternate airport after encountering severe turbulence and stormy weather during its descent, forcing the pilots to abandon three landing attempts at Tunis-Carthage International Airport. The aircraft eventually landed safely at Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, with no injuries reported, according to New York Post report.

Stormy Weather Disrupts Landing Attempts

The incident occurred on September 10 as the Turkish Airlines flight approached Tunis-Carthage International Airport. According to passenger accounts and videos shared on social media, the journey had been smooth until the aircraft began its descent into Tunisia. Severe turbulence struck during the approach, causing the aircraft to shake violently as passengers screamed and held onto their seats. Turkish Airlines Flight From Denver Cancelled After Toilet Malfunction Spews Urine and Faeces Into Cabin.

Turkish Airlines Flight Diverted After Severe Turbulence

Passenger Marina Maiskaya, who was travelling with her mother, said the pilots made three attempts to land amid the adverse weather conditions. She said the aircraft was shaken violently during each attempt and appeared to suddenly lose altitude during the third approach.

Flight Diverted to Alternate Airport

With weather conditions preventing a safe landing in Tunis, the crew diverted the aircraft to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, located about 60 miles south of the Tunisian capital. The aircraft landed safely at the alternate airport, bringing the incident to an end. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew. Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 From Nashville to Florida Diverted to Atlanta After Passenger Threatens To Blow Up Plane, Video Surfaces.

Videos Capture Passengers' Fear

Videos from inside the cabin showed passengers reacting in fear as the aircraft experienced severe turbulence during the descent. The footage has since been widely shared online, drawing attention to the difficult weather conditions faced by the flight crew.

Despite the multiple aborted landing attempts and turbulent descent, the safe diversion highlighted the crew's decision to avoid continuing the approach in unsuitable weather conditions.

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