An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before being diverted, according to information released by the BBC.
A passenger described the sudden descent as being like a “rollercoaster”. The aircraft had been travelling towards Israel when the incident occurred.
Following the rapid loss of altitude, the flight was diverted. The available information does not state where the aircraft was diverted to or provide details about the cause of the descent.
The incident is known to have involved a drop of 17,000ft in under two minutes. Further details about the flight, the passengers and crew, and what happened after the diversion have not been provided.
