An aeroplane travelling to Israel descended 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before the flight was diverted, according to an account from a passenger on board.
The rapid drop occurred during the journey to Israel. The aircraft did not continue to its planned destination and was diverted, although the supplied information does not identify the alternative airport or explain why the diversion took place.
A passenger described the experience as being like a rollercoaster, reflecting the suddenness of the aircraft’s descent.
No further details are available about the flight, including the airline involved, the number of people on board or whether anyone was injured. The latest known situation is that the aircraft had been diverted after the steep descent.
