BA plane tries to land in Aberdeen amid Storm Floris before returning to London
A plane "thudded" off the runway while attempting to land at Aberdeen Airport during Storm Floris before being diverted back to London.
British Airways flight BA1314/SHT18A to Aberdeen from Heathrow at 4.05pm was diverted back to the London-based airport after the aircraft failed to land due to Storm Floris.
Storm Floris caused widespread disruption across the north-east after an amber weather warning for winds of up to 90mph was issued by Met Office across the entirety of Aberdeenshire.
The flight, which left London early at 3.39pm, arrived back at Heathrow at 6pm.
The flight map shows the aircraft preparing to land in Aberdeen for around 17 minutes before heading back to London Heathrow.
Footage of one of the landing attempts shows the aircraft wobbling after its wheels "thudded" off the runway.
Passengers on the flight took to social media to share how scared they were on-board.
Laraine Dawson wrote: "We were on this flight, the thud when we hit the runway was awful. Lots of folks were being sick. It was an awful flight - now to try get home."
Helen Plumb said: "I was on that flight. It was not a pleasant experience. I'm so glad the pilot decided not to have another attempt at landing, my nerves were shattered already.
"I've just arrived this morning via Schipol, nice sunny morning today. The trauma of yesterday is a fading memory."
Emma Jay Horne continued: "I was on this flight with my partner and I have to say I am traumatised! I won't be flying for a very long time."
Zipps Kennedy said: "I was on this flight, some people were spewing!! I'm still stuck in London waiting for my next flight on friggin Wed at 6pm!!!"
Christine McLeod finished: "I was on this horrendous flight. I can do nothing but praise and thank the pilot, the cabin crew who were nothing but amazing."
It is understood that British Airways have put on an additional service today to help our customers get to where they need to be.
Numerous flights at Aberdeen Airport were cancelled yesterday due to Storm Floris, with Loganair and British Airways among the disrupted airlines.
British Airways cancelled its 2.35pm flight to Heathrow, while Loganair's 10.30am Belfast, 2.20pm flight to Kirkwall, 2.45pm departure for Sumburg and 1.10pm Dublin flight were all axed.
Aer Lingus also pulled its 4.10pm flight to Dublin.
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