An Air New Zealand flight became so turbulent Wednesday night that emergency services were standing by when the plane landed to tend to sick guests. The plane was flying into Invercargill Airport from Christchurch on the country’s southern tip when the flight was accosted by 111-mile cross winds. SKYWEST FLIGHT SLIDES OFF TAXIWAY AT INDIANA AIRPORT AMID ICY CONDITIONSPassenger Owen Scott told the New Zealand Herald the turbulence was constant throughout the hour-long flight. Once the plane safely landed at the airport, passengers were helped by emergency services. "Air New Zealand flight NZ5715 from Christchurch to Invercargill last night experienced strong turbulence during the descent.

Source: Fox News January 24, 2019 21:56 UTC