A passenger on a flight that experienced a dramatic descent of over 17,000 feet has shared his harrowing account with the BBC, describing how he reassured his young children amid the sudden plunge. The incident highlights the terrifying unpredictability of air travel, even on what appeared to be routine journeys. His firsthand description offers a rare glimpse into the panic and quick thinking required during such emergencies. The story raises questions about airline safety protocols and the psychological impact of such extreme turbulence on passengers.
Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).
