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Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts After Severe Turbulence, Lands Safely
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- Passenger Marina Maiskaya posted an Instagram video showing passengers gripping seats and screaming.
- Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tunisia encountered severe turbulence while descending over Tunisia.
- The aircraft attempted three landings at Tunis-Carthage International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, amid stormy weather.
- Stormy conditions forced the flight to divert to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, 60 miles south of Tunis.
- The aircraft landed safely at the alternate airport despite violent shaking.
