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The Irish Sun
2 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
2 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!'
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Viral Video: New footage of UPS 747-8F engine pod strike during landing at Taiwan International Airport surface
Months after the Air India flight AI171, Boeing 787-8, crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad, India, another footage of a UPS Boeing 747-8F surfaced on social media, experiencing an engine pod strike during landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP) on Wednesday. Since the clip surfaced online, it quickly went viral and started making the rounds on the internet. A UPS Airlines Boeing 747 8 freighter had a dramatic landing in Taiwan yesterday after departing from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). While attempting to land at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), the aircraft experienced an engine pod strike, sending a burst of sparks into the night sky. The impact caused visible damage to the engine pod. The incident happened during the plane's third landing attempt, as strong, gusty winds created extremely difficult conditions for the crew on Wednesday night. UPS Airlines flight 5X61 faced an engine damage issue; the video went viral According to Simple Flying, UPS Airlines flight 5X61 is a regularly scheduled cargo flight that starts in Hong Kong. While its final destination is Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, Kentucky, it has stops en route in Taipei and at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in the US federal state of Alaska. This airline uses both Boeing 747-400F and 747-8F cargo aircraft on this long route. On Wednesday, the flight left Hong Kong at 17:50 local time and was in the air for two hours and 20 minutes, around an hour longer than normal. Initially, because of the strong gusting winds prevailing in Taipei, the aircraft had to make three approaches before making a successful landing. However, during the landing, the aircraft's number four engine, located on the outer right wing, made contact with the runway, causing a burst of sparks to fly into the air. New footage of a UPS Boeing 747-8F experiencing an engine pod strike during landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (RCTP).📸 by Jal_kana Viral video shows the dramatic damage to the aircraft The viral video shows how challenging the weather conditions were for aircraft landing in Taipei the previous night. According to the Aviation Safety Network, the windshear affecting the area during the incident was linked to Typhoon Podul. The severe weather conditions significantly disrupted airport operations in Taipei. Data from Flight Aware revealed that a total of 180 departures and 141 arrivals were delayed on the same day. However, the dramatic nature of the aircraft's touchdown has left netizens in shock. Netizens react to the viral aeroplane video As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, it quickly went viral and grabbed attention. One X (formerly called Twitter) user wrote, "That looks like a very strong crosswind!" "Totally, looks like the pilots tried to save left side but hit the right engine," another added. "Tough !!!! Whatever it came down on its wheels so good job" "Is that just crosswinds or a control surface jam (rudder stuck?)" To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sparks fly as UPS cargo plane scrapes wing during typhoon landing in Taiwan
A UPS cargo plane had a dramatic landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei on August 13 amid stormy conditions. Sparks flew as the right wing of the Boeing 747-8F aircraft scraped the runway while the pilots battled powerful gusts from Typhoon Podul. The runway was temporarily closed for repairs and debris removal. No injuries were reported.
The Herald Scotland
26-06-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Airport admits safety failures in court after worker's death
Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd admitted to failing to ensure that work equipment was maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair, ultimately leading to Joseph Dempsey's death on January 11, 2023. The 59-year-old dad-of-two, known as Joe, had been employed as a ground handling operative and died after suffering serious injuries when he fell around 10 feet onto the tarmac from a loading platform. Joe Dempsey (Image: Facebook) Ayr Sheriff Court heard that Mr Dempsey had raised concerns with colleagues moments before the tragic accident that a guardrail had not been in the correct position. A Crown prosecutor told the hearing: "Joseph, known as Joe, Dempsey was aged 59. He was widowed and a father to an adult son and daughter. He worked as a ground handling operative for over 15 years. "The incident occurred on Apron Alpha, one of several aircraft parking aprons at the airport; large areas of airport tarmac with numbered aircraft parking positions known as stands, for boarding/deboarding passengers and loading or unloading cargo. "The platform is part of a Trepel 'Champ 300' pallet container loader, manufactured by Trepel Airport Equipment, sold as new to Prestwick Airport in 2005. The loader is one of three in operation at the airport for cargo pallets and containers. "Mr Dempsey had previously been trained in the operation of a variety of airport equipment and was fully trained. "On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Mr Dempsey started his shift at 7am. He was due to work until 5pm. At approximately 11.45am a scheduled Boeing 747-8F cargo aircraft operated by Cargolux pulled in after landing. "The large, wide-bodied aircraft visits several times a week. Prestwick Airport (Image: Wikimedia Commons) "Mr Dempsey drove the loader platform slowly to the open cargo hold and raised the front platform. Once in position with stabilisers deployed, Mr Dempsey was joined by two other airport operatives to assist unloading. "He attempted to extend the front left guardrail manually, stating to his colleague that it was not in the right position. Whilst Mr Dempsey was attempting to extend the guardrail it suddenly gave way. "He fell forwards from the platform to the tarmac, approximately 10 feet below, landing on his left side." The court heard that co-workers "immediately went to his assistance". However, Mr Dempsey was observed to have sustained a serious head injury. He was given CPR and life support by emergency services, but sadly, efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. The procurator fiscal depute said he was pronounced dead around an hour later. A subsequent investigation by the Health and Safety Executive identified failings on the part of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, with regard to the inspection and maintenance of the loading platform and the related failure of part of the guardrail which gave way due to significant corrosion. A post-mortem confirmed the cause of Mr Dempsey's death to be head and chest injuries due to a fall from height. There were "visible signs of significant corrosion and discoloured flaking white paint around the area of failure" post-accident, upon the tubular guardrail post and support. The bolt securing the fractured front guardrail post to the post support appeared to be new in comparison to the securing bolt. The Crown narration added: "That bolt showed signs of corrosion and the rear post, while intact, showed areas of flaking paint exposing bare metal and included an area of welding in the same areas where the failure occurred in the front post. "The two welded sections were not a design feature of the original guardrail manufactured by Trepel. It is therefore considered likely that the incident guardrail had been modified or repaired while under the ownership of Prestwick Airport. "The welds on both front and rear post contained defects such as lack of fusion, incomplete weld penetration and the presence of large voids. Cracks and open defects would enable ingress of moisture creating a corrosive environment accelerating degradation. "The most significant loss due to corrosion was found on internal surfaces of the top sections of tubing above the weld on both front and rear posts of the guardrail. Forty per cent material loss created significant weakening in the critical area, due to bending stresses. "The same location showed cracking and peeling of the paint as well as corrosion of the external surface, which should have warranted a focused inspection or replacement." Glasgow Prestwick Airport Limited's defence solicitor told the court they had cooperated fully with investigations, were "entirely contrite" and had since updated health and safety procedures. It was stated in court that the company recorded a £50 million turnover for the year ending March 31, 2024. Sheriff Mhari MacTaggart decided to defer sentencing until a later date to give the "important matter serious consideration". Prestwick Airport has been approached for comment.
