Quantcast

Wind Shear

dump

Turbo Monkey
Oct 12, 2001
8,195
4,419
This month of November had been really good for us spotters, with so many different things coming by!! Not being a different A/C, this one deserved some attention... These pilots were caught in some wind shear, and it was really close to total disaster, since the wing almost touched the ground! You can also see the stress in main landing gear... At that time, there were gusts up to 44 knots of crosswind, and heavy turbulence was reported! I'm glad that everything ended up well.. [Canon 40D + Sigma 120-400

Airbus A-310

http://www.airliners.net/photo/SATA-International/Airbus-A310-325-ET/1615692/L/
 

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
54,232
20,016
Sleazattle
I bet the airport bar had a rapid increase in sales after that one.

Not to mention anyone who sold clean underwear.
 

eaterofdog

ass grabber
Sep 8, 2006
8,189
1,431
Central Florida
I had that happen when I was flying. Just before we set down, a blast of wind hit from the side. The pilot had to angle the plane WAY into the wind and punch the throttle to keep us over the tarmac. Then he slammed the back wheels down and hit the brakes at the same time (to straighten the plane out) Fecking scary man.