Created Sunday, Feb 23rd 2025 18:36Z, last updated Sunday, Feb 23rd 2025 18:36Z
A Wideroe de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration LN-WDP performing flight
WF-516 from Bergen to Molde (Norway) with 62 people on board, was decending through about FL130 towards Molde when the aircraft encountered turbulence. The crew subsequently decided to return to Bergen, climbed the aircraft to FL200 and landed in Bergen without further incident about 50 minutes later.
The aircraft returned to service about 15 hours after landing.
Passengers reported a number of passengers, not wearing seat belts, were lifted out of their seats and impacted the cabin ceiling. A number of passengers became nauseous and some vomitted.
Local police reported two people received minor injuries. Police have opened an investigation into the occurrence.
The airline reported the aircraft experienced severe turbulence causing minor injuries to a passenger and one member of the crew.
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