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Terrifying 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

·Stockholm, Sweden
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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…

·Madrid, Spain
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One Mile at a Time broke the news on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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