AIR-RAISING BA passengers ‘say final prayers’ as plane from Heathrow tosses and turns (trunc)

The Sun UK ^ | 25 Feb 2019 | Gerard du Cann

[blueplum]

Full Title: AIR-RAISING BA passengers ‘say final prayers’ as plane from Heathrow tosses and turns ‘like a rollercoaster’ during extreme winds over Gibraltar

THIS is the terrifying moment a British Airways plane from Heathrow twists and turns during extreme winds over Gibraltar, forcing it to divert to Malaga. The video shows the Airbus A320, which can hold more than 180 people, being thrown around by strong winds as it approaches the airport, with the wings dipping and lifting by nearly 45 degrees...

[luckodeirish]

And as my dad who was a test pilot says “they practice for this all the time so calm down” :)

[steve86]

I’ve been on an approach to Wellington but it was on the ferry so atmospheric turbulence wasn’t a big issue.

[steve86]

I would exclude thunderstorm-related turbulence from the amusement category, though.