This is the terrifying moment passengers scream in panic as a tropical storm hits their plane mid-flight.
The images show travelers on a flight from Medellin to Barranquilla, both in Colombia, holding on to seats and whispering prayers during their trip on September 16.
A flight attendant is heard trying to calm passengers over the intercom as the plane is shaken by strong winds. The terrifying scenes were filmed on Avianca Airlines flight 8586.
Passenger Zule Ebratt said: “I’ve never experienced such bad weather on a flight. It’s crazy.”
The flight was reportedly hit by a strong gale that hit several regions in the north of the country.
Footage shows travelers on a flight from Medellin to Barranquilla, both in Colombia, holding on to their seats and whispering prayers during their journey on September 16.
A flight attendant is heard trying to calm passengers over the intercom as the plane shakes in strong winds. The horror scenes were filmed on Avianca Airlines Flight 8586
Unable to land, the pilot decided to divert the flight to the nearby coastal resort of Cartagena.
In the end, the flight was able to continue to Barranquilla several hours later than planned.
Another video shows passengers applauding the pilot and cabin crew after the plane lands safely on the runway.
The panic was caused by a tropical storm that brought winds of up to 45mph, according to meteorologist Alexander Martinez.
The storm affected numerous areas in the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena and Bolívar, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The strong gale uprooted trees, damaged roofs and left several municipalities without electricity.
Local authorities and relief agencies are assessing the damage and restoring essential services.
Emergency crews are working to clear roads blocked by fallen trees and restore power to homes.
Avianca Airlines has been contacted for comment.
