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Old 22nd Jun 2012, 16:08
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Andrew R
 
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Could turbulence flip a plane over during a turn?

Hi there.

I was wondering if heavy turbulence/winds could flip an aircraft over whilst it was making a turn in the sky?

The reason I am wondering is on approach to Gatwick this morning we made some sharp maneuvers during heavy turbulence, it was rather scary at times because of the turbulence was quite serve.

I don't understand the physics, maybe it's not even possible for a plane to flip over due to turbulence during a turn. Hope someone can explain and put my mind at ease.

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