Is it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?

I was on a flight rescently and for a few seconds the plane fell...I think someone got hurt slightly as the hostesses were rushing back and forward to a person and they asked were we alright!....Is this normal to happen?Is it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?The airplane wasn't falling. It probably just encountered some turbulence.



In turbulence, there are often large chunks of air moving in different directions. If the aircraft happens to enter a chunk of air that is moving downwards (a downdraft), the airplane will descend abruptly, but it's not falling. The pilots will adjust the airplane to slow the descent. Typically the airplane only moves a few feet, but since it is traveling rapidly, it feels like more.



If the turbulence is sudden and/or heavy, it can toss people around inside the cabin. That's why you're told to keep your seat belts on whenever you are seated. If you have a seat belt on, you won't be bothered by turbulence, but if you are not strapped in when you enter turbulence, you could be bounced out of your seat and you could be injured鈥攍ike going over a bump at high speed in a convertible without seat belts.



In any case, the flight itself is never in danger. Airplanes tolerate turbulence a lot better than people do.Is it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?
Yes, it occurs when the airflow on the aircraft's wings suddenly gets cutoff making a ''downfall feeling'' for a few seconds on the plane. It is caused by turbulent winds, usually at descend or over mountains.Is it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?turbulence sends the plane out of its normal trajectory, ive flown a plane and turbulence always scares meIs it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?
It can happen. Obviously, the dumbaxe didn't have their seat belt on like they were supposed to, as suggested, if they are in their seat.Is it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?Yes it is normal in turbulence.



Nothing to worry about thought.. Pilots wouldn't fly in anything that wasnt safeIs it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?
Yes. Turbulence and air pockets.Is it normal for a plane to fall for a few seconds during decent?
yes it happens , feels like you are falling then it stops quite suddenly and you are pressed into your seat !
yes