Plane aborts landing twice in Johannesburg
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
A passenger plane aborted its landing attempt twice in Johannesburg during a severe storm. The pilot explained that the approach had become unstable and reassured passengers before another attempt, according to Tuko.
A passenger plane aborted its landing attempt twice at Johannesburg airport as a severe storm disrupted its approach, according to Tuko. The pilot explained to passengers that the approach had become unstable, resulting in a go-around, a procedure in which the landing is aborted and the aircraft climbs again before another attempt.
A video posted on 9 November by South African TikTok user @banele_mthiya shows clouds surrounding the aircraft during its approach. The pilot remained calm in his announcements and reassured passengers before a second landing attempt, according to Tuko.
The video prompted mixed reactions on social media. Several internet users praised the pilot’s composure, while others joked about the experience or said they had been frightened during flights facing poor weather conditions, Tuko reports.
