Struggle in the Skies: Korean Air Boeing 777 Fights for Control During Stormy Tokyo Landing | WATCH
Dramatic footage has emerged of a Korean Air Boeing 777 battling powerful crosswinds at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The aircraft was seen swaying violently on final approach before pilots executed a high-stakes go-around, powering back into the sky to ensure the safety of all passengers on board.
A Korean Air flight was forced to perform a dramatic go-around at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on May 10, 2026, after strong crosswinds made the landing approach unstable.
Video footage circulating widely on social media shows the aircraft, believed to be a Boeing 777, on final approach to Haneda, swaying noticeably from side to side as it was battered by powerful crosswinds. At a low altitude, the pilots executed a standard go-around procedure: they applied full thrust, climbed away safely, and retracted the landing gear.
Passengers and ground observers described the moment as “nerve-wracking,” with the plane appearing to struggle significantly before powering back up into the sky. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft is understood to have landed safely on a subsequent attempt or diverted if necessary.
Go-arounds are a standard safety procedure in aviation. Pilots are trained to abort a landing the moment conditions become unstable rather than risk touching down in difficult wind conditions. Haneda Airport, located in a coastal area, is occasionally affected by strong crosswinds, particularly on certain runways during certain weather patterns common in spring.
Korean Air has not issued an official statement on the specific flight, but these type of incidents are relatively common at busy international airports like Haneda and do not indicate any mechanical issues with the aircraft.
The video has gained significant attention in South Korea, where many viewers expressed relief at the pilots’ professionalism while noting how alarming the visuals appeared from the ground.