In a shocking revelation, professional golfer Nelly Korda opened up about a terrifying flight experience that left her and her fellow passengers screaming in fear. The incident occurred during a routine flight, but what seemed like an ordinary trip quickly turned into a life-or-death situation as turbulence hit with brutal force.
Korda, known for her composure on the golf course, described the experience as nothing short of harrowing. “It was unlike anything I’ve ever felt,” she said in a recent interview. “The plane was dropping rapidly, and we all thought it might be over.”
The turbulence that struck the flight was so intense that Korda and others on board were reportedly thrown from their seats. For a moment, the athlete admitted she feared for her life. “People were screaming, and it felt like the plane would never stop shaking. It was like being trapped in a nightmare,” Korda shared.
As the terrifying ordeal continued, Korda recalled the intense panic among the passengers. “Everyone was just clutching onto anything they could. I had a death grip on the armrest, and there was just this horrible feeling in the air that we weren’t going to make it,” she said.
Despite the chaos, Korda remained calm for the most part, though the emotional toll was undeniable. “It’s hard to explain how terrifying it is to be in the air and feel like you’re out of control,” she added. “In those moments, I thought of my family, of everything that could go wrong.”
Thankfully, after what felt like an eternity, the flight eventually stabilized, and the plane landed safely. Korda was able to walk off the plane with a renewed sense of appreciation for life and a new perspective on the unpredictability of air travel.
Although the incident was unsettling, Korda emphasized the importance of staying calm during emergencies. “It’s hard, but you have to trust the crew and hope for the best. I’m just thankful we made it through safely.”
The experience has left Korda shaken, but she’s not letting it define her. In fact, she’s found new strength in facing fears head-on, both in the air and on the golf course. “Every challenge, even something like this, just makes you stronger,” she concluded.
For now, Korda is back to focusing on her golf career, but she’s certainly carrying the memory of that terrifying flight with her every time she boards an airplane.
