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SIA Plane Tilts During Perth Landing Attempt Amid Strong Winds, Pilots Perform Go-Around
The Airbus A350-900 climbed away after one wing dipped close to the ground, and flight data showed winds reached 32km/h.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Singapore Airlines flight SQ213 performed a go-around at Perth International Airport after the Airbus A350-900 tilted noticeably during approach due to strong winds.
- High winds reaching 32km/h at Perth Airport prompted pilots to abandon the landing as the aircraft dropped to 75ft before climbing to around 4050ft for a second approach.
- Viral footage captured by Chris Perry, whose sister was aboard, shows the jet tilting with one wing close to the ground, garnering more than 7,200 likes and over 1,800 comments.
- SIA confirmed the Airbus A350-900 landed safely at 12.30hrs local time, with the airline stating the go-around is a standard safety procedure and customer safety remains top priority.
- Social media users praised the pilots' skill, with one commenter stating the experience was "inches away from death," while aviation experts confirm go-arounds are routine safety procedures.
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SIA flight's dramatic Perth landing attempt amid strong winds goes viral
It may have seemed like a close shave, but the dramatic landing attempt was all part of standard safety procedures for Singapore Airlines (SIA) pilots.SIA pilots of flight SQ213 had to approach the runway twice and performed a "go-around" before safely land a plane amid strong winds in Perth, according to a Facebook video by user Chris Perry last Saturday...
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