Terrifying moment passengers scream and pray as tropical storm batters plane mid-flight

This is the terrifying moment passengers screamed in panic as a tropical storm hit their plane mid-flight.

Images show travelers on a flight from Medellin to Barranquilla, both in Colombia, clinging to chairs and whispering prayers during their journey on September 16.

A flight attendant tries to calm passengers over the intercom as the plane shakes in strong winds. The scary scenes were filmed on Avianca Airlines Flight 8586.

Passenger Zule Ebratt said: ‘I have never experienced such bad weather on a flight. How crazy.’

According to reports, the plane was hit by a strong storm that hit several regions in the north of the country.

Footage shows travelers on a flight from Medellin to Barranquilla, both in Colombia, clinging to seats and whispering prayers during their journey on September 16

A flight attendant tries to calm passengers over the intercom as the plane is rocked by strong winds. The scary scenes were filmed on Avianca Airlines Flight 8586

Unable to land, the pilot decided to divert the plane to the nearby resort of Cartagena.

Ultimately, the flight was able to continue to Barranquilla a few hours later than expected.

Another video shows passengers applauding the pilot and cabin crew after the plane landed safely on the runway.

According to meteorologist Alexander Martinez, the panic was caused by a tropical storm with winds of up to 72 km/h.

The storm hit numerous areas in the departments of Atlántico, Magdalena and Bolívar, leaving a trail of destruction.

The strong storm uprooted trees, damaged roofs and caused power outages in several municipalities.

Local authorities and aid agencies are busy assessing the damage and restoring essential services.

Emergency services are working to clear roads blocked by fallen trees and restore electricity to homes.

Avianca Airlines has been asked for comment.