A Singapore Airlines flight bound for Adelaide, Australia, recently faced strong wind conditions. However, the captain skillfully executed a crosswind landing, successfully touching down safely and earning public praise.
This SQ277 flight took off from Changi Airport at 8:43 AM on May 26, originally scheduled to land at Adelaide Airport, the capital of South Australia, at 4:20 PM local time. Unfortunately, Adelaide was experiencing stormy weather that day.
According to a video uploaded by TikTok user Chamal Ferdinandus, the aircraft was noticeably tilting to counter the strong winds as it approached the airport. During the landing process, the fuselage swayed from side to side, the wings fluttered, and even water spray was stirred up on the runway, creating a scene both thrilling and awe-inspiring.
This video quickly went viral, having garnered over 520,000 views. Numerous netizens left comments, praising the captain's piloting skills and describing the landing as a "textbook example of crosswind landing."
Crosswind landings are considered one of the most complex and dangerous maneuvers in civil aviation. Because crosswinds can cause aircraft to drift off the runway centerline, the captain must precisely adjust the aircraft's direction, which tests the pilot's skills and experience. In this incident, the captain's professional performance without a doubt showcases his exceptional abilities.