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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dramatic video shows cabin chaos and screams as plane is hit by extreme weather: ‘Like we were caught inside a cyclone'
Dust in the wind-shield? Footage captured the dramatic moment that passengers screamed in panic as their plane was 'swallowed' by a ferocious storm. In the nail-biting clip, passengers can be seen gripping their seats and crying out in terror as the aircraft rocks violently due to the severe turbulence. 'It felt like we were caught inside a cyclone,' one shaken fly-witness told Jam Press while recalling the gritty incident, which occurred aboard a Fly Jinnah flight from Karachi to Lahore in Pakistan on Saturday, May 24. The aircraft was nearing the runway at Allama Iqbal International Airport when it encountered powerful winds and a severe sandstorm. Due to the strong winds and poor visibility, the pilot was forced to abort the landing and head back to Karachi in compliance with air traffic control. One passenger described the harrowing 10 to 12 minutes they were caught in the sandstorm as the 'scariest' moment of their life. 'At first, everything seemed normal,' the flyer recalled to Jam Press. 'But as soon as we touched the ground, the plane was swallowed by a sandstorm. Within seconds, we were airborne again. 'The plane was being thrown around violently; visibility was gone.' This wasn't the only flight impacted by severe weather in the region. In Lahore, at least 22 flights were delayed, diverted or forced to return to their point of departure due to inclement conditions. Sandstorms occur when particles of dust are lifted to great heights by strong and turbulent winds, according to Cloud Atlas. They can cause health issues ranging from respiratory problems to cardiovascular diseases and can also disrupt transportation These walls of sand are particularly prevalent in desert regions like the Middle East.
New York Post
26-05-2025
- Climate
- New York Post
Dramatic video shows cabin chaos and screams as plane is hit by extreme weather: ‘Like we were caught inside a cyclone'
Dust in the wind-shield? Footage captured the dramatic moment that passengers screamed in panic as their plane was 'swallowed' by a ferocious storm. In the nail-biting clip, passengers can be seen gripping their seats and crying out in terror as the aircraft rocks violently due to the severe turbulence. 'It felt like we were caught inside a cyclone,' one shaken fly-witness told Jam Press while recalling the gritty incident, which occurred aboard a Fly Jinnah flight from Karachi to Lahore in Pakistan on Saturday, May 24. The aircraft was nearing the runway at Allama Iqbal International Airport when it encountered powerful winds and a severe sandstorm. 'As soon as we touched the ground, the plane was swallowed by a sandstorm,' recalled one passenger while describing the sandstorm (pictured). Jam Press/Mudassar Alam The storm was so severe that the plane had to turn around right after landing at its destination. Jam Press/Mudassar Alam Due to the strong winds and poor visibility, the pilot was forced to abort the landing and head back to Karachi in compliance with air traffic control. One passenger described the harrowing 10 to 12 minutes they were caught in the sandstorm as the 'scariest' moment of their life. 'At first, everything seemed normal,' the flyer recalled to Jam Press. 'But as soon as we touched the ground, the plane was swallowed by a sandstorm. Within seconds, we were airborne again. 'The plane was being thrown around violently; visibility was gone.' This wasn't the only flight impacted by severe weather in the region. In Lahore, at least 22 flights were delayed, diverted or forced to return to their point of departure due to inclement conditions. Sandstorms occur when particles of dust are lifted to great heights by strong and turbulent winds, according to Cloud Atlas. They can cause health issues ranging from respiratory problems to cardiovascular diseases and can also disrupt transportation These walls of sand are particularly prevalent in desert regions like the Middle East.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Indian Express
Close call for Pakistani flight as scary turbulence moment captured on video. WATCH
A flight from Karachi to Lahore narrowly avoided disaster after being caught in a powerful sandstorm mid-air. The incident occurred on May 24. Dramatic footage showing the aircraft being violently shaken by turbulence as it attempted to land at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport is being widely circulated on social media. The Gulf News reported that the flight was operated by the private carrier Fly Jinnah. During its descent into Lahore, the plane encountered strong crosswinds and low visibility caused by the sandstorm, making landing conditions extremely dangerous. With safety at risk, Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing, and the pilot made the decision to fly back to Karachi. The viral clip shows the aircraft shaking violently and passengers screaming in fear. Sharing the video, an Instagram handle @fl360aero wrote, 'Flight 9P842 / FJL842 encountered intense turbulence mid-air as it was caught in a severe storm while attempting to land at Allama Iqbal International Airport, was forced for a go-around. Cockpit, following instructions from air traffic control, flew the aircraft back to Karachi on 24 May.' Watch here: A post shared by FL360aero (@fl360aero) The incident has sparked an array of reactions on social media, with a user commenting, 'Understanding India's values, we would have granted their request to fly over our air space on humanitarian grounds. This is the greatness of my India.' 'Now you understand what the indigo passengers went through a few days ago when your 'government' refused flight path to the aircraft,' another user wrote. An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar recently experienced severe turbulence and a hailstorm before landing safely in the Jammu and Kashmir capital. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated that the pilots had contacted Lahore Air Traffic Control seeking temporary access to Pakistani airspace, however, the request was turned down. Both India and Pakistan have closed their respective airspace to each other's aircraft following the Pahalgam terror attack.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Dramatic Video Shows Pakistani Plane Battling Sandstorm, Forced To Abort Landing In Lahore
A domestic flight in Pakistan had a close shave with disaster after it was caught in a severe sandstorm while attempting to land in Lahore. The incident, which took place on May 24, was captured on video and has since gone viral, showing passengers praying and clinging to their seats as the aircraft shook violently mid-air. The flight, operated by private airline Fly Jinnah, was en route from Karachi to Lahore when it encountered extreme weather conditions. According to a Gulf News report, strong crosswinds and near-zero visibility made landing impossible at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport. Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to unsafe conditions. The aircraft, identified as Flight FL-842, was then rerouted back to Karachi. Footage circulating online shows the terrifying moments inside the cabin as the plane was buffeted by winds. "The landing seemed normal at first. But as soon as the wheels touched down, we were engulfed by a powerful sandstorm. Suddenly, the aircraft lifted off again. For the next 10 to 12 minutes, it felt like we were caught in a cyclone," a passenger told Gulf News. "The plane was being thrown around violently." In a related report by ARY News, another flight from Islamabad to Lahore was also diverted to Karachi due to the same weather system. The incident comes just days after an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar encountered a violent storm and hail near Pathankot, requiring assistance from the Indian Air Force to land safely. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the Pakistan flight incident. The airline is yet to issue an official statement.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Watch: Panic on board as Pakistani plane aborts landing amid violent sandstorm
NEW DELHI: Scenes of panic ensued a private Pakistani plane after the Karachi-Lahore flight was hit by turbulence as it encountered a violent sandstorm on Saturday. Fly Jinnah's flight FL-842 was compelled to abort landing and execute a go-around maneuver due to the severe turbulence and unstable landing conditions. Footage of the incident that went viral on social media show passengers screaming in panic. Recalling the moment, a passenger said, "The landing seemed routine at first. But as soon as the wheels touched the ground, a powerful sandstorm engulfed the plane. Within seconds, we were airborne again. The next 10 to 12 minutes were some of the scariest of my life. The plane was being thrown around violently, visibility was zero, and it felt like we were caught in a cyclone," Gulf News reported. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FL360aero (@fl360aero) According to Pakistani media reports, the aircraft was nearing the runway when it was hit by sudden crosswinds and reduced visibility. Air traffic control promptly directed the pilot to abort the landing, after which the pilot safely regained control and redirected the flight back to Karachi. Severe weather conditions across Lahore and Islamabad on Saturday led to major flight disruptions. In Lahore, at least 22 flights were delayed, diverted, or forced to return, while Islamabad airport faced similar chaos due to heavy rain and hailstorms, resulting in multiple cancellations and delays.
