Passengers on board experienced significant fear during this time. The pilot informed them that winds of nearly 80 kilometers per hour were blowing in the Delhi-NCR area, making it difficult to maintain control. Several jolts were felt inside the flight during the turbulence.
Passengers Recorded Video Inside the Flight
Passengers inside the flight recorded videos during the turbulence, clearly showing the plane circling in the air. The videos showed frightened passengers. The airline also confirmed the situation, stating that due to bad weather conditions, the flight had to be taken back up before landing.
Indigo’s Previous Flight Also Encountered Turbulence
Another Indigo flight (from Delhi to Srinagar) also faced turbulence on May 21 due to bad weather. During that incident, the plane experienced strong jolts and frightened passengers. The pilot had to make an emergency landing, during which the plane’s nose cone was damaged. Fortunately, no passengers were injured.
What is Turbulence?
Turbulence refers to irregular air movements during a flight path that cause sudden shaking of the plane. The intensity can vary from mild to severe.
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Mild Turbulence: Plane moves up to 1 meter, passengers usually do not notice.
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Moderate Turbulence: Plane shakes 3-6 meters, drinks may spill.
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Severe Turbulence: Plane moves up to 30 meters; unbelted passengers may fall.
Can Turbulence Cause a Plane Crash?
Thanks to modern aircraft design and pilot training, the chance of a crash due to turbulence is very low. Although there have been rare incidents caused by turbulence, planes are built to withstand such conditions.
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