Chennai: Aircraft narrowly avoided disaster while attempting to land at Chennai International Airport during a powerful storm. The aircraft was caught in high winds and heavy rainfall that disrupted its landing approach, nearly causing a crash.
Footage released by Indian media shows the intense weather conditions at the airport, where planes struggled to make successful landings. In one clip, an aircraft appears to veer off course due to the strong gusts of wind, while another plane loses balance during its descent and tilts dangerously to one side.
Quick-thinking pilots acted decisively, with one pilot aborting the landing attempt and pulling the plane back into the air after struggling to maintain control. Thankfully, both aircraft were able to avoid disaster, and the incident highlights the challenges posed by severe weather to aviation.
Authorities at Chennai Airport have yet to comment on the full details, but the event serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by pilots during extreme weather conditions. Passengers and crew were reportedly unharmed.
The dramatic scenes were witnessed by onlookers, many of whom were left in awe of the pilots’ skill and composure in such treacherous circumstances.
