An Airbus A380 aircraft made a second attempt at landing from a different direction after aborting the first owing to strong winds, giving the planespotting community at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand a chance to witness something unusual.
On October 14, 2023, Emirates flight EK 41 was arriving from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) when it was forced to abort its landing and attempt it again from a different direction due to severe winds.
Social media users have posted video of planespotters' obtained footage of the superjumbo airplane making an unsteady descent. The A380 can be seen revving its engines and climbing once as it approaches the runway.
Incredible footage! Emirates A380 'sidewards attempt' to land at Christchurch airport. Video: Jasmine Moody. @WeatherWatchNZ pic.twitter.com/QshhGVZyEw
— Chris Lynch (@chrislynchmedia) October 14, 2023
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Prior to the A380, the group of planespotters had seen two other aircraft cancel owing to the severe winds, a local planespotter told NZ media outlet 1News.
Two and a half hours later, the A380 was able to complete a successful second landing attempt, which was also captured on camera.
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