On April 30, on that stormy night, Cathay Pacific flight CX341 from Shanghai to Hong Kong, piloted by pilot Michael, battled the fierce weather.
The black clouds hung low, the thunder rumbled, and the plane, surrounded by dark clouds and lightning, seemed to be swallowed at any moment.
The flight was originally scheduled to land at Hong Kong International Airport, but providence meant that their journey was not destined to be so smooth.
As the plane began to land, heavy clouds and wind and rain caused the plane to shake violently.
In the cabin, a young mother hugged her little child tightly, trying to soothe his fears.
The child's eyes were filled with tears and puzzlement, and he could not understand why the world around him was so turbulent.
The faces of the passengers were pale, some closed their eyes and prayed that it would be over soon, while others clenched their seats, their eyes revealing helplessness and fear.
As the plane descended to an altitude of just 500 feet, a more intense jolt forced Michael to make the go-around decision.
The sound of the engines instantly increased, and the plane quickly climbed to 4,300 feet, then continued to climb until it finally stabilized at an altitude of 7,100 feet.
The sudden change sent passengers panicked, some began to vomit, and screams and cries filled the cabin.
A middle-aged man, despite his own fear, trying to comfort those around him, exclaimed:
"We're all safe, the pilot knows what he's doing. ”
But his voice was almost drowned out in the noise of the cabin.
Just then, a female passenger began to tremble and turned on her phone, her fingers trembling on the screen typing the words - she was writing a suicide note.
The plane circled over Hong Kong for nearly two hours, and every minute was filled with uncertainty and fear.
Captain Michael kept updating the situation on the radio and did his best to reassure the passengers.
His voice was firm and calm, though the reality was far more tense than he appeared.
Among the passengers, several began to encourage others, constantly saying "come on", trying to dispel the fears around them with strength and courage.
When the plane was finally forced to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, it was late at night.
When landing, the moment the wheels touched the ground, the entire cabin erupted in cheers, and the passengers burst into tears, not because of fear, but because of release.
In the cabin, even the toughest flight attendants, who shed tears after this landing, did their duty and took care of every passenger in extreme circumstances.
Eventually, the flight took off again in the early hours of the morning and returned to port.
Now, the flight experience is a hot topic.
Passengers shared their experiences on social media, thanking their peers for their support and encouragement during the storm.
Cathay Pacific responded to the incident, apologised for the inconvenience and pledged to review and enhance its measures to deal with severe weather.
There are also critics who point out that flights should be cancelled or delayed in extreme weather conditions to avoid such dangerous situations.
In any case, this time Cathay Pacific's pilots showed enough calmness and skill to avoid causing an international headline, giving Cathay Pacific a thumbs up!