This footage shows the terrifying moment a plane struggles to land at Amsterdam’s Airport, due to fierce 70mph crosswinds caused by Storm.Dash 8 Q400 aircraft blown around as it lands at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam.
Nerves-of-steel pilot performs ‘crosswinds landing’ technique to ground plane. Aircraft carrying 70 passengers and took off from German island Sylt.The dramatic footage shows the plane being blown from side to side by an intense storm as it descended onto the runway.
Despite the extreme gusts, the pilot manages to keep their nerve and bring the aircraft to the runway safely using a technique known as ‘crosswind landing’.
The Eurowings Dash 8 Q400 aircraft sways, twists and turns as it approaches the runway but the skilled pilot manages to fight the 70mph storm.