SIA pilots win praise online for safe landing in Perth amid strong winds
The SIA flight landed safely at 12.30pm local time on Oct 31.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) pilots have received commendation online for their safe landing of a plane in Perth, Australia, despite encountering strong winds. A video circulated on social media showed the SIA jet making an initial landing attempt with the right wing nearly touching the ground before the pilots aborted the landing and took off again.
A subsequent video showed the aircraft successfully landing a short time later. The SIA spokesperson confirmed that Flight SQ213, which was traveling from Singapore to Perth, experienced strong winds during the approach. The airline stated that the pilots decided to execute a go-around, a routine maneuver that allows the aircraft to return to a safe altitude and configuration to attempt landing again.
The wind speed at Perth Airport at the time of the safe landing was 32km/h, with gusts reaching 43km/h, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. SIA emphasized that the safety of its passengers and crew remains its top priority.
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