March 10th 2024.
The video circulating on social media of a recent plane ride has caused quite a stir. In the footage, passengers can be heard screaming as the aircraft experiences heavy turbulence. The incident occurred on a domestic flight to Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan Province. As the plane jolts around, terrified passengers can be seen gripping their seats tightly, trying to hold on for dear life.
The flight, which originated in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, reportedly encountered severe turbulence at an altitude of 10,000 meters. That's equivalent to 32,808 feet, in case you were wondering. As if the screams weren't enough to alert the crew, an air steward can be heard addressing the passengers over the speaker system, trying to keep them calm. However, her own voice betrays her fear at certain points, causing some passengers to become even more anxious.
Thankfully, the plane managed to land safely at its destination, much to the relief of everyone on board. One passenger even shared, "The flight attendant's voice sounded a bit different. But when we landed safely, everyone burst into applause." The video of the incident was shared on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, and has since been viewed and shared thousands of times.
In the midst of the chaos, one passenger can be seen clinging onto the seat in front of them, in a desperate attempt to stay grounded. Meanwhile, another passenger, known as Bingor on social media, tried to reassure their fellow passengers by saying, "The oxygen masks haven't fallen yet. So let's try not to panic. If they don't fall, there's really no need to be afraid." However, not everyone was able to keep their cool. R Yu shared, "I could hear the flight attendant's voice trembling. It was almost as if she was about to cry. I'm sure she was just as scared as the rest of us."
This is not the first time a plane has encountered severe turbulence. Last year, seven passengers were injured on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Hawaii to Australia when their plane was hit by unexpected turbulence. One passenger, Sultan Baskonyali, shared her experience with ABC News, saying, "The plane just dropped. We weren't prepared for it. I saw a man fly up and hit his head on the ceiling before falling back down." These incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of staying calm and following safety protocols during flights, no matter how scary the situation may seem.
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