Footage shared on social media captured the aircraft swaying precariously just above the runway as strong winds unsettled the jet moments before it was supposed to land. The plane appeared to rock sharply from side to side, but the pilots managed to regain control and performed a remarkable go-around manoeuvre, lifting the aircraft back into the air at the last possible moment.
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Heart-stopping moments at Tokyo’s Narita Airport as a Korean Air Flight violently wobbled during landing in strong crosswinds before pilots aborted touchdown at the last second
The aircraft pulled off a dramatic go-around just metres above the runway pic.twitter.com/aPB3GKZnEo
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The event took place under challenging weather conditions in Tokyo, with strong crosswinds complicating landing efforts. Social media commentators commended the flight crew for their management of the situation, referring to the manoeuvre as a potentially life-saving choice that avoided a perilous landing.
No injuries or damages were reported right away, and the aircraft eventually landed safely after the aborted approach.
