A major storm in the U.K. over the weekend generated some tense moments for travelers.
Storm Ciara, dubbed the “Storm of the Century ” by experts at the nation’s Meteorological Office, caused the usual array of cancellations and diversions, with some flights sent to Birmingham . But as the footage above shows, it wasn’t exactly a smooth landing for those flights.
Birmingham’s airport is already known for its heavy crosswinds , leading to scary-looking but perfectly safe ! landings. The storm added a new challenge, and not all the planes were able to land.
Additional footage, below, reveals the hairy moments some flights experienced before deciding to abort their landings:
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