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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Boeing 747 wing smashes into runway as plane lands amid typhoon. Harrowing video goes viral
The wing of a Boeing 747 aircraft smashed into the runway while attempting a landing in Taiwan. Horrifying footage of the crash — which sent sparks flying into the air — has been widely circulated online. A video captures the moment the wing of a Boeing 747 crashed into the runway while landing in Taipei Why did the Boeing 747 wing smash into the runway? According to a report in the Daily Mail, United Parcel Service (UPS) Express cargo flight 5X61 was attempting a landing during Typhoon Podul. While trying to touch down in Taipei, Taiwan, it was struck by strong typhoon winds. The Boeing 747 jet had to attempt three landings before it was finally able to touch down. When and where did the incident occur? The flight from Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) to Taipei–Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport had departed on August 13. Dramatic footage has captured the moment the aircraft's wing smashed into the runway, sending a shower of sparks into the air. The Boeing 747 managed to taxi safely after the wing crash. Was anyone injured in the incident? Officials confirmed that there were no reported injuries and the plane completed its rollout successfully, according to a report in The Sun. Was there any damage to the jet? The Boeing 747 suffered damage to its nacelle, which is the part of the jet that houses the engine. An incident report from the Aviation Safety Network stated: "UPS flight 5X61, a Boeing 747-8F, suffered an engine pod strike during a night-time landing on runway 05L at Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). "At the time of arrival, strong gusting winds with windshear associated with Typhoon Podul were reported at TPE. At 11:20 UTC, the flight aborted the approach to runway 05L and executed a go-around. The aircraft was positioned for another approach, which was also aborted. "At 12:08 UTC, the aircraft landed after the third approach and taxied to the apron. Photos after the incident show a cowling had separated from the engine."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Terrifying moment Boeing 747 wing smashes into runway during typhoon landing sending sparks flying
The aircraft's engine was left in a disastrous state after the nail-biting landing THIS is the horrifying moment a Boeing 747 wing crashes into the runway sending bursts of sparks into the air. The UPS cargo flight 5X61 was attempting to land at Taiwan's Taipei Taoyuan International Airport yesterday when it was struck by a vicious typhoon. 4 This is the terrifying moment a Boeing 747 wing smashes into the runway 4 The plane tried to land three times before it was successful Advertisement 4 Strong winds caused the plane to violently shake as it tried to reach the runway The jumbo jet, registered N613UP, attempted to land three times before finally touching down on the runway. It had departed from Hong Kond-Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) at just before 10am UK time. Dramatic footage showed the aircraft jerking from side to side as it descended, before tipping as it slowed. Advertisement Its right wing then scratched the ground sending a flurry of sparks into the air. Officials later confirmed the plane completed its rollout with no reported injuries. It did sustain serious damage to its nacelle, however, and authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident. An incident report from the Aviation Safety Network stated: "UPS flight 5X61, a Boeing 747-8F, suffered an engine pod strike during a night-time landing on runway 05L at Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Advertisement "At the time of arrival, strong gusting winds with windshear associated with Typhoon Podul were reported at TPE. At 11:20 UTC, the flight aborted the approach to runway 05L and executed a go-around. The aircraft was positioned for another approach, which was also aborted. "At 12:08 UTC, the aircraft landed after the third approach and taxied to the apron. Photos after the incident show a cowling had separated from the engine." This comes as hundreds of flights were cancelled in Taiwan this week due to Typhoon Podul, which swept across the country's southern region. Moment boozy Jet2 passengers are hauled off 7am flight for VAPING in their seats sparking mid-air emergency Wind speeds of over 190 kph were reported resulting in more than 8,000 residents being evacuated from their homes across eight cities. Over 110 injuries have been reported and one person remains missing. Advertisement Strong winds have long been a pilot's nightmare. Over in Madeira, wobbly landings are all too familiar thanks to the island's notoriously windy weather. It has even been named as one of the world's most dangerous airports - though accidents are rare. Video from earlier this month showed the Marabu Airlines A320 being tossed around like a toy as it came in to land at the airport. The heart-stopping moment saw the plane rock side to side by strong gusts of wind as it tried to land. In the nail-biting footage a female passenger can be overhead shouting: 'It's going to come down on the top of the lorry, it's going to crash.' Advertisement She can later be heard yelling: 'My God, how amazing! How lucky!'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Terrifying moment Boeing 747 wing smashes into runway during typhoon landing sending sparks flying
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the horrifying moment a Boeing 747 wing crashes into the runway sending bursts of sparks into the air. The UPS cargo flight 5X61 was attempting to land at Taiwan's Taipei Taoyuan International Airport yesterday when it was struck by a vicious typhoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 This is the terrifying moment a Boeing 747 wing smashes into the runway 4 The plane tried to land three times before it was successful 4 Strong winds caused the plane to violently shake as it tried to reach the runway The jumbo jet, registered N613UP, attempted to land three times before finally touching down on the runway. It had departed from Hong Kond-Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) at just before 10am UK time. Dramatic footage showed the aircraft jerking from side to side as it descended, before tipping as it slowed. Its right wing then scratched the ground sending a flurry of sparks into the air. Officials later confirmed the plane completed its rollout with no reported injuries. It did sustain serious damage to its nacelle, however, and authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident. An incident report from the Aviation Safety Network stated: "UPS flight 5X61, a Boeing 747-8F, suffered an engine pod strike during a night-time landing on runway 05L at Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). "At the time of arrival, strong gusting winds with windshear associated with Typhoon Podul were reported at TPE. At 11:20 UTC, the flight aborted the approach to runway 05L and executed a go-around. The aircraft was positioned for another approach, which was also aborted. "At 12:08 UTC, the aircraft landed after the third approach and taxied to the apron. Photos after the incident show a cowling had separated from the engine." This comes as hundreds of flights were cancelled in Taiwan this week due to Typhoon Podul, which swept across the country's southern region. Moment boozy Jet2 passengers are hauled off 7am flight for VAPING in their seats sparking mid-air emergency Wind speeds of over 190 kph were reported resulting in more than 8,000 residents being evacuated from their homes across eight cities. Over 110 injuries have been reported and one person remains missing. Strong winds have long been a pilot's nightmare. Over in Madeira, wobbly landings are all too familiar thanks to the island's notoriously windy weather. It has even been named as one of the world's most dangerous airports - though accidents are rare. Video from earlier this month showed the Marabu Airlines A320 being tossed around like a toy as it came in to land at the airport. The heart-stopping moment saw the plane rock side to side by strong gusts of wind as it tried to land. In the nail-biting footage a female passenger can be overhead shouting: 'It's going to come down on the top of the lorry, it's going to crash.' She can later be heard yelling: 'My God, how amazing! How lucky!'
