The model recounts a chaotic incident where the plane dropped 4,000 feet mid-flight.

Camila Alves McConaughey, the wife of actor Matthew McConaughey, has revealed she was aboard a Lufthansa flight that experienced severe turbulence, plummeting 4,000 feet on Wednesday evening. The flight, LH469, was travelling from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, but was diverted to Dulles International Airport in Virginia at approximately 9:10 PM due to the emergency situation.

Upon landing, seven passengers were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the flight crew encountered significant turbulence while flying over Tennessee at an altitude of 37,000 feet and has initiated an investigation into the incident involving the Airbus A330.

In a video posted on Instagram, Alves McConaughey, 41, captured the aftermath of the turbulence, showing bread rolls, napkins, and personal belongings scattered across the aisle. She wrote, “On Flight last night, plane dropped almost 4000 feet, 7 people went to the hospital, Everything was flying everywhere. To respect the privacy of those around me that’s all I am showing but the plane was CHAOS. And the turbulence kept on coming.”

She expressed gratitude for the support she received at the Marriott Bonvoy hotel near the airport, noting they arrived just before the bar closed and managed to secure a new flight for the following day with the help of a staff member.

Other passengers recounted their harrowing experiences to NBC Washington. Initially, the flight had only minor turbulence, but the situation escalated dramatically as the crew was serving meals and drinks when the plane dropped sharply twice within a brief period. Passenger Jazz Kantipudi described witnessing a flight attendant lose balance and hit the ceiling during the turbulence.

Another passenger confirmed that the pilot informed them of the 4,000-foot drop. After the emergency landing, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) assessed the passengers’ injuries before transporting seven individuals to hospitals.

Lufthansa later issued a statement acknowledging that the flight encountered “brief but severe turbulence about 90 minutes after takeoff” and confirmed the unscheduled landing at Dulles as a precaution. They also stated that affected passengers received medical attention upon landing.

Passengers reported various injuries and distress, with one indicating that a fellow traveller sustained serious injuries and was later taken off the plane in a wheelchair. Lufthansa provided hotel accommodations and a taxi for some passengers but did not compensate for other expenses, leading to dissatisfaction among those affected.

The airline reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and well-being, stating that it is reviewing the incident in collaboration with national and international authorities and regretting the inconvenience caused to passengers.