Matthew McConaughey, 53, recently endured a deeply stressful experience when his wife, Camila Alves, faced a near-death situation.

Camila was aboard a Lufthansa flight from Austin to Frankfurt that encountered severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Virginia.

While flying over Tennessee, the plane hit a deep air pocket, plunging nearly a kilometer in seconds and enduring turbulence so intense that passengers feared the aircraft would break apart mid-air.

Despite the chaos, the crew managed to land the plane, though it was a rough descent. The incident left 36 passengers injured, with seven requiring hospitalization.

Camila, fortunately, emerged unscathed and later shared a video on social media showing the aftermath of the ordeal. The footage revealed the disarray in the cabin, highlighting the severity of the turbulence.

The news of the emergency landing left Matthew profoundly shaken. However, he expressed immense relief and gratitude that his wife escaped unharmed. The actor, who shares three children with Camila, acknowledged how close the situation came to tragedy.

While the event caused significant distress, Matthew remains thankful for Camila’s safety and the efforts of the flight crew to ensure the passengers’ well-being during such a terrifying experience.