Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight faced severe turbulence and multiple aborted landing attempts during a storm over North Africa on September 10, 2026, according to social media footage and reports from outlets such as The New York Post and The Irish Sun. The flight, which departed from Istanbul, encountered severe weather as it approached Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
Flight Disruptions at Tunis-Carthage
According to reports detailed by the Daily Mail, the Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 attempted to land three separate times during the storm before abandoning the approach. Footage shared by passengers on social media captured the plane shaking violently as it navigated the severe weather conditions. One passenger’s video documented the cabin atmosphere as the aircraft experienced sudden altitude drops, prompting visible distress among travelers.
A Russian-speaking tourist who posted the initial video stated, according to the Daily Mail, that they had never been so frightened in their life. Other passengers could be heard shouting and pleading for the crew to divert to an alternative airport rather than make another landing attempt through the storm.
Diversion and Safe Landing
Following the three aborted landing attempts, the flight crew successfully diverted the aircraft away from the storm. The plane landed safely at Enfidha-Hammamet Airport, located approximately 55 miles south of Tunis. According to passenger accounts published in the coverage, travelers applauded inside the cabin once the aircraft touched down securely.
The Daily Mail reported that Turkish Airlines was contacted for comment regarding the incident.
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