Strong winds reaching speeds of 72 km/h near the airport forced a commercial flight to make an unexpected diversion to the Edinburgh Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base, located 25 kilometers north of Adelaide.
As a result of the severe weather conditions, passengers experienced a particularly turbulent journey en route to the South Australian capital. “It was horrendously bumpy, very bumpy,” recounted passenger Shayne Middleton.
After the aircraft safely landed, another unforeseen situation arose. A woman in her 30s suffered a medical emergency and was promptly transported to Lyell McEwin Hospital, where she remained in stable condition.
Meanwhile, the rest of the passengers stayed on the plane until it was cleared for takeoff again, finally departing just before 8 p.m.
A passenger in her 30s suffered a medical episode and was taken to Lyell McEwin Hospital in a stable condition.
Others remained on board until the flight was back in the air just before 8pm.
The airline apologised to passengers for any inconvenience.
“Instead of circling for an extended time over Adelaide due to weather, the pilot made the decision to refuel at Edinburgh,” the spokesperson said.
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