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A Scandinavian Airlines flight from Stockholm to Miami was forced to make a U-turn after experiencing severe turbulence over the Atlantic. The Airbus A330-300, on November 14, had crossed Greenland and was nearing North America when it turned back to Copenhagen. No injuries have been reported.
Images on social media depicted the aftermath of the turbulence inside the cabin, with items scattered across the floor. Passengers described "intense shaking" as the aircraft flew at 36,000 feet before diverting back.
The airline explained that "when severe turbulence occurs, the aircraft must always be carefully inspected," according to an SAS spokesperson speaking to Aviation A2Z. This inspection could not be conducted in the USA and had to take place in Copenhagen.
