Chaos ensues as Ryanair plane swerves violently mid-landing in Tenerife's storm, aborting the descent.
A Ryanair Flight's Abortive Landing Exposed
A thrilling video has surfaced online, showcasing a Ryanair passenger jet's tense moment as it tried to land in Tenerife South Airport amidst a fierce storm. The video is reportedly captured from the control tower.
The audacious plane wobbled dramatically during its descent, struggling to maintain equilibrium. The flight crew had no choice but to abort the landing, executing a prompt 'go-around' maneuver—a tactic employed when landing conditions are perilous.
The 'go-around' maneuver is a common response to adverse weather conditions or unexpected is caused by a 'shear-related glitch'. This term refers to a sudden change in wind speed or direction over a short distance, a phenomenon typically triggered by small, intense storm bursts[1].
Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported that thunderous weather impacted the Canary Islands' airports last Thursday, including Tenerife South and Gran Canaria. The day recorded numerous missed approaches due to strong tailwinds, opposing runway conditions, and wind shear[2].
Wind shear, a notorious factor in aviation safety, can induce unpredictable aircraft behavior during landings. Thunderstorms, frontal activity, thermal inversions, and terrain are common culprits during storms. Thunderstorms often generate strong downdrafts known as microbursts, capable of causing a swift loss of airspeed and lift for aircraft[3].
Air traffic controllers, armed with advanced weather forecasting tools and real-time radar data, carefully responded to the wind shear event at Tenerife South Airport. They provided weather advisories, suggested alternative landing routes, and adjusted approach speeds to minimize risks[3].
Fortunately, the controllers did not report any serious incidents or injuries during the harrowing event. Ryanair has yet to provide a comment on the matter.
- Federal Aviation Administration: Wind Shear
- Canarian Weekly: Wind Shear Forces Ryanair Plane to Abort Landing
- International Civil Aviation Organization: Wind Shear
- National Weather Service: Wind Shear
- [Airport Wind Shear]Wind Shear Detection Systems
- Despite the thrilling video of a Ryanair flight's aborted landing in Tenerife South Airport, fortunately, air traffic controllers were able to minimize risks through advanced weather forecasting tools, real-time radar data, and careful navigation, despite the stormy weather conditions and wind shear events.
- The incident, which took place amidst thunderous weather affecting the Canary Islands' airports last Thursday, underscores the importance of understanding wind shear, a notorious factor in aviation safety, typically caused by small, intense storm bursts, thermal inversions, and terrain.
- In the world of finance, investors might want to keep an eye on the possible impact of such events on the aviation industry, considering the disruptive nature of wind shear incidents on air traffic and the potential consequences for both the airline industry and transportation as a whole.
