A Korean Air flight narrowly avoided a potentially dangerous landing incident in Tokyo after the aircraft appeared to lose stability several times while approaching the runway during strong crosswind conditions. Dramatic footage of the incident has since gone viral across social media platforms, with many viewers describing it as one of the “scariest landings” they had witnessed.
The aircraft, believed to be a Boeing 777 operated by Korean Air, was seen violently swaying from side to side during its final descent toward the airport runway. The unstable approach occurred amid severe weather conditions and powerful winds affecting operations in Tokyo at the time.
Just moments before touchdown, the pilots made the decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around manoeuvre — a standard aviation safety procedure in which an aircraft climbs back into the air instead of attempting an unsafe landing. Aviation experts noted that the quick response likely prevented a potentially risky touchdown and demonstrated the crew’s professionalism under pressure.
Despite the alarming visuals, no injuries or aircraft damage were reported following the incident. Social media users widely praised the pilots for remaining calm and prioritizing passenger safety rather than forcing the landing in dangerous conditions.
Aviation analysts also highlighted that while go-arounds may appear dramatic to passengers and viewers, they are considered a normal and highly important safety measure in commercial aviation, especially during adverse weather and unstable approaches.
