US EditionTerrifying Moment Boeing 747 Wing Smashes Into Runway Sending Sparks Flying
- A UPS cargo flight attempted to land at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport during Typhoon Podul's strong winds, which reached speeds of over 190 kph.
- The Boeing 747 made three landing attempts, and on the third, its right wing scratched the runway, causing sparks to fly.
- Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported from the landing, but the plane did sustain serious damage to its nacelle.
- An investigation into the incident has been launched, coinciding with hundreds of flight cancellations due to the typhoon's impact on the region.
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Sparks flew around a Boeing 747 plane as it was about to land during a storm
A cargo plane from the UPS courier company has suffered a small accident when trying to land at Taiwan’s international airport. The plane was about to land when the strong gusts of wind unbalanced it, causing it to hit the ground. Despite the scare, there was no need to lament wounded, only a broken engine. The Boeing 747-8F pilot flew up to three times the track to check the conditions. Finally, when he tried to land, the aircraft began to swin…
Panic moments at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, near Taipei. Wednesday, August 13, in fact, a plane nearly crashed to the ground during a difficult landing due to the typhoon Podul who fell down on the area. Fortunately, there were no injuries or deaths. As shown by the video that made the web tour, the Boeing 747-8F of the American UPS company remained involved in an extremely problematic landing due to the strong crosswinds generated by…
A Boeing 747-8F of the UPS courier led an incident during its landing at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan, when it crossed the runway with its right wing in the middle of the strong winds provoked by typhoon Podul. The cargo flight, identified as 5X61, had taken off from Hong Kong on August 13 and made three attempts to approach before striking ground abruptly, reports RCC News. According to the specialized portal Aviation Safety Network,…
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