On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:38:46 +0100, Tim C. wrote:
>On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 09:03:17 -0000, "nightjar"
>here>.me.uk> wrote:
>
>>This illustrates the problem of landing an aircraft when there is a
>>significant component of the wind across the runway. The reported wind speed
>>was 155mph, although I've not found the relative angle to the runway, so
>>don't know what the crosswind component was.
>>
>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z42fchrzhHY
>
>
>I heard a lot less, around 90km/h gusts about 70° to the runway.
I saw the same speed reported as Colin did.
The plane eventually landed on a runway that was aligned with the wind.
I assume there will be an investigation into why he tried to land in such a
strong cross wind.
--
Martin
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